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April 2017

Patricia A. “Patty” Hart, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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OGLESBY—Patricia A. “Patty” Hart, age 59, of Oglesby, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Gladfelter Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Pastor Jason Sprinkel officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday. Pallbearers will be Jon VanZuiden, Gavin Jonassen, Leah (Alderman) Thompson, Matt Thompson, Lloyd Ludwig and Howard Tuttle. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chas Alderman and Gary and Rob Dickison.

Patty was born July 31, 1957 to Bergen D. and Irene (Shapcott) McNeeley. She was raised by her mother and father, Sheldon Cox, along with her only sister Kathy (Gary) Dickison. She married Thomas Hart on June 5, 1981. They would have celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary this year. She was a loving and devoted wife. Surviving are her husband Tom; daughter, Rhonda (Jon)Hart VanZuiden of Oglesby; son, Christopher “Chris” Hart of Morris; sister, Kathy (Gary) Dickison of Morris; grandchildren, Gavin Jonassen, Maddie and Gracie VanZuiden; a niece, Leah (Alderman) Thompson and nephew, Chas Alderman. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, maternal and paternal grandparents.

Patty was a member of Oglesby Union Church. The greatest joys in her life were her grandchildren and her niece and nephew. She loved going to baseball games, watching gymnastics or just going to school functions with them. Patty had a heart that only gave. She spent years sending packages for our troops. She orchestrated collecting the items, packing with the assurance that there was a letter in each box, and shipping the packages to the troops. She was a friend when there was a friend needed. She always thought of others before herself. She loved feeding the birds, deer and whatever else wandered in her yard. Patty will be greatly missed by her family, friends and close neighbors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a memorial to be designated at a later date.

Patty has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.

James A. Clements, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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James A. Clements, 40, of Marseilles passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home with Rev. Colleen Lawrence officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Oakwood Memorial Park in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, at a later date.

Jimmy was born December 30, 1976 in Ottawa to James D. and Marlene (Sion) Clements.

He was employed as a cook at the Illini Lounge and was an avid Blackhawks fan.

Jimmy is survived by his father and step-mother, James (Donna) Clements of Morris; one daughter, Sierrah of Morris; one sister, Dawn (James) Schultz of Marseilles; three nieces, Mackenzie, Lexi and Carrington; his grandmother, Gertrude Allen of Ottawa; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Marlene Clements and his other grandparents.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home 1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com

Jimmy has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Devotion.

Donald “Duck” Pagakis Sr., Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Donald “Duck” Pagakis Sr., 83, of Serena passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Morris Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, April 19 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, Tuesday, April 18 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Donald was born February 28, 1934 in Ottawa to George and Lida (Cupples) Pagakis. He married Donna Jean Hoadley on November 28, 1959; she passed away December 26, 2000.

Donald retired from Libby Owens Ford (Naplate). He loved to cook and go fishing and hunting. He was a loving father, grandpa, and great-grandpa; he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He is survived by his children, Donald (Diana) Pagakis Jr., Dirk (Loretta) Pagakis, Dori Pagakis, and Dena Miller; his grandchildren, Cory, Joshua, and Cody Pagakis, Shona Phillips, Keirsten (Timothy) Schwartz, Chelsea (Aaron) Curtin, Shane (Jennifer) Hoagland, and Megan Miller; ten great-grandchildren, his brother-in-law, Steven (Linda) Hoadley; and his furry friend, Maynard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Iola Daggett, Dorothy Anderson, Vernon and John Pagakis; one son, Daniel Wayne; his loving wife Donna; and one grandson, Dustin Hoekstra.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren-Cory, Joshua, and Cody Pagakis, Timothy Schwartz, Shane Hoagland, and Aaron Curtin.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Donald has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Kathy Burress, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Kathy Burress, 56, of Ottawa passed away peacefully at her home in Ottawa on Saturday morning, April 15, 2017. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, in the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with the Rev. William Clark, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday in the funeral home.

Kathy was born February 18, 1961 in Ottawa, to Oatley and Barbara (Miskell) Burress. She was the Manager of Thornton’s in Ottawa.

She is survived by her daughter Rikki Alsvig, of Ottawa, 6 brothers and sisters, William (Brenda) Burress, of Ottawa, Mary (Daniel) Biba, of Marseilles,, Rick (Kathi) Burress of Marseilles, Dorothy Dale, of Ottawa, David (Gail) Burress, of Marseilles, and Kevin Burress, of Ottawa.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Oatley Burress, maternal grandparents, Hulet and Hiddel Miskell, paternal grandparents, Riley and Cordia Burress, and the love of her life, Rick Alsvig.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Dale, Troy Dale, Bret Burress, Sam Burress, Dan Biba, and Bryce Burress.

Kathy has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.

Gerald R. Weitzel, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Gerald R. Weitzel, 66, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Morris Hospital after an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, April 15 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.

Gerry was born May 21, 1950 in Ottawa to William A. and Lorraine A. (Williamson) Weitzel. In 1968, he married Vickie J. Schinkey of Ottawa who preceded him in death in 2010.

He was a member of Carpenters Local 195 for 45 years. He enjoyed guitars, traveling, his family and his grandchildren.

Gerry is survived by one daughter, Crystal (Mike) Siegmann of Granville; one son, Timothy (Brenda) Weitzel of Marseilles, seven grandchildren, Cierra and Caylee Russell, Tyler, Nathan and Adam Weitzel and Jaden and Zackery Siegmann; his friend and companion, Bonnie Childs of Marseilles; and one brother, Dennis (Judy) Weitzel of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vickie; one daughter, Barbara Russell; and one brother, Aaron Weitzel.

Pallbearers will be, Tyler, Nathan, and Adam Weitzel, Denny Russell, Mike Siegmann and Don Schinkey. Zachery Siegmann will be an honorary pallbearer.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home 1009 E. Bluff St. Marseilles 815-795-5151; www.sealscampbell.com

Gerry has been laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms.

William Mumper, Sr., Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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OTTAWA – William Mumper, Sr., age 88, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13th at Gladfelter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

William was born January 2, 1929 in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of Albert and Viola (Dodge) Mumper. He is survived by his life partner, Alice Hermosillo; sons, William (JoAnn Hayman) Mumper, Jr., of Marseilles and Glenn Robert Mumper of Ottawa. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Mumper.

William was a retired employee of Pilkington. In his leisure time, he enjoyed making stained glass windows and lamps. He had a particular love for dogs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter of the donor’s choice.

William has been laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms.

Donald Duane Tipton, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Donald Duane Tipton, 81, of Ottawa, died on Saturday afternoon, April 8, 2017 at his home. Private graveside services will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park, where Full Military Rites will be accorded. Rev. Cheri Stewart, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Ottawa will officiate. Mueller Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donald was born on December 24, 1935 in Streator, to Granvle and Ruth (Klehm) Tipton. He was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School class of 1955. Donald was a US Army veteran, and served during the Cold War. He was a member of the Ottawa Moose Lodge.

He is survived by a daughter, Darsi (Keith) Arwood, of Utica, 3 granddaughters, Ashton, Skylar, and McKennon, and a sister, Norma Glogowski, of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Ottawa Moose.

Donald has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Marjorie Angell, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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MARSEILLES — Marjorie Angell, 88, of Marseilles, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, April 08, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Noon Wednesday at Gladfelter Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Clark of the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene and Marjorie’s grandson, Rev. Matthew Angell officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 to Noon Wednesday at the funeral home.

Marjorie was born June 22, 1928, in Marseilles, a daughter of James and Bertha LaVern (Mason) Roe. She married Arthur William Angell, Sr. on June 7, 1949 in Ottawa. He preceded her in death January 19, 1994. She is survived by four sons, William J. (Peppy) Angell of North Augusta, SC, Arthur W. Angell, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL., Steven R. (Susan) Angell of Marseilles, and Robert D. Angell of Ottawa; four daughters, Pamela (Andy) Trowbridge of Ottawa, Connie (John) Castanien of Riverdale, GA., Marsha (Vinnie Schmitt) Tibbetts of Jacksonville, FL, and Melissa (Donald, Jr.) Gaddis of LaSalle; twenty grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. She also leaves three brothers, James Roe and Henry (Miriam) Roe both of Marseilles and Thomas (Allie) Roe of Princeton; three sisters, Phyllis Stone of Rockdale, Ill., Judy Mossier of Michigan and Nancy Anderson of Alaska. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Jean and a sister, Ruth Garrison.

Marjorie was a retired employee of Ottawa General Hospital. She had also served as a waitress in various restaurants. She enjoyed participating in women’s bowling leagues, drawing and playing Bingo. She was an avid Cubs fan. Memorial contributions may be directed to Marseilles Church of the Nazarene or to the family.

To share a memory or light a candle, please visit www.gladfelterfuneralhome.com, or Gladfelter Funeral Home on Facebook.

Marjorie has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.

Quinten Odum, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Quinten Odum, age 97, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the LaSalle Veterans Home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8th at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend John Nordstrom officiating. Entombment will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors by the Ottawa Veterans Organization. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday. Pallbearers will be John Odum, Tim, Luke and Maggie Sajewski, Michael and Nick Sexton.

Quinten was born September 14, 1919 in Carrier Mills, Illinois, a son of Orb Briton and Neppie (Davis) Odum. He married Irma Marie Giacomini November 24, 1938 at St. Mary’s Catholic in Naplate. She preceded him in death October 27, 2002 Surviving are his son, Gene (Luann) Odum of Ottawa; grandchildren, Karen (Tim) Sajewski, John (Lisa) Odum and Mary Jo (Mike) Sexton; great-grandchildren, Luke and Maggie Sajewski and Nick and Kate Sexton; and a sister, Virginia (Bruce) Cumming. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Odum; and two sisters, Bessie Parkes and Rosalie Burke.

Quinten proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired from Libbey Owen Ford. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaSalle Veterans Home, 1015 O’Conor Avenue, LaSalle, IL 61301.

Quinten has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Life.