November 2017

Michael M. Carr, 86, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home with Rev. Colleen Lawrence of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mike was born October 7, 1931 in Ottawa, to Michael Joseph and Meta (McKeen) Carr. In 1954, he married Rowena Ann Goodman of Needmore, IN who preceded him in death in 2013. Mike owned and operated a medical lab in Marseilles for many years and was later employed by the Ottawa Medical Center until his retirement. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Marseilles Masonic Lodge #417 AF & AM and an avid fisherman.

He is survived by two sons, Doug (Lisa) of Lawrenceville, GA and Brett (Karol) of Huntsville, AL; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one sister, Carol Carr of Marseilles; and one sister-in-law, Sharon Hardwick of Needmore, IN.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; one son, Tim; and one brother, Tom.

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

Mike has been laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion.

Cheryl Warren, 72, of Ottawa, died on Thursday night, November 16, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Corey Krengiel, of St. Columba Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Cheryl was born on January 22, 1945 in LaSalle to Richard and Pearl (Kruswicki) Nielson. She was a graduate of L-P High School. Cheryl married George N. Warren on April 27, 1963 in Peru. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ottawa. Cheryl was a local antique dealer and knew a great deal when she saw one. She was an avid watcher of the TV show American Pickers. She loved to shop at Goodwill. Cheryl and her husband got coffee at McDonald’s every morning for over 50 years and even drove to Utica while the Ottawa location was under construction.  Cheryl had many passions, including, her strong faith, taking pictures and playing the piano, which she could do by ear. She loved the holidays and loved life, but what Cheryl loved more than anything was her family, especially her grandchildren and great granddaughter.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, George, a daughter, Heidi (Tom) Reynolds, of Ottawa, a son, George C. Warren, of Ottawa, 3 grandchildren, Tommy (Tammie) Reynolds, Jonathan (Katie Elko) Reynolds, and Christian Reynolds, a great granddaughter, Emma Lynn Reynolds, a brother Richard Nielson, of Princeton, and a sister Vivian Kallner, of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Brenda Stone, and Sandra Kramer.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, nephews, and great nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Marquette Academy.

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

Joyce Learned, 82, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at her home.

Funeral Ceremony will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Deming officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00, two hours prior to services, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Joyce was born March 25, 1935 in Mendota, Illinois to Raymond and Retta (Hitchens) Fessler. She retired from the Human Resources department at Libby Owens Ford/Pilkington. Joyce was filled with lots of joy. She always said to put Jesus first, others second, and yourself last. Virtually everyone in her circle of family and friends would receive her gifts of love from the oven. She was a woman devoted to God, family, and charity. A devoted member of First Baptist Church of Ottawa, she spent many hours working tirelessly in service to her faith. Selflessness was her nature. She never stopped helping others; whether it was baking, crocheting, or just offering a prayer. Her garden was her pride and joy. But what she cherished most was the life she was given. Dearly missed by those she left; dearly welcomed into the heavenly kingdom.

She is survived by her children, Rhonda (Mark) Templeton and Rodney (Kathy) Learned; four grandchildren, Taylore Castelli, Justin, Brett, and Dakota Learned; her sister-in-law, Ronna Fessler; and her nephew, Jim Fessler.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Willis Fessler.

Pallbearers will be Jim Fessler, Justin, Brett, and Dakota Learned, Jeff Johnson, and Mark Templeton.

Memorials may be directed to her family.

Joyce has been laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion.

Russell E. Serby, 97, of Ottawa died on Wednesday morning, November 15, 2017 at Pleasant View, surrounded by his children. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Carolyn Lukasick, Pastor of  Epworth United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park where Full Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 33 Veteran’s Group Honor Guard.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

 Russell was born on February 8, 1920 in Marseilles to Elmer and Dora (Budach) Serby. He married Anne L. Rutledge on February 7, 1958, at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Ottawa.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in Australia,  New Guinea, the Phillipines and Japan.  Russell was employed at Libbey-Owens-Ford for 28 years until his retirement in 1982 and farmed for more than 50 years in Rutland Twp.  He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and American Legion Post 33, and the VFW.  Russell was a long-time volunteer at Community Hospital of Ottawa, and a long-time member of Anderson Field Golf Course.

 He is survived by his wife Anne, two children, Lynette (Robert) Rice, of Ottawa and William (Shelley) Serby, of Ottawa, 5 grandchildren:  Jeremy, Joshua, and Justin Rice, Brenna and Jacob Serby, and 2 great grandchildren, twins Joclyn and Jaclyn Rice.

 He was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Bruck. Honorary pallbearer will be Brenna Serby.  Pallbearers will be:  Jeremy, Josh, and Justin Rice, Jacob Serby, and Kevin and Ken Bruck.

 Memorials may be directed to PADS or  American Legion Post 33.

Russell has been laid to rest in the Garden of Inspiration.

Norma Jean Gianoli, 86, of Peoria, formerly of Ottawa died Monday at her home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 17, in the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with the Rev. Duane Kaufman, officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service, on Friday, at the funeral home.

Norma was born on October 17, 1931 in Ottawa to Charles and Nina (Huss) Moore. She was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, received her B.A. from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, and her nursing degree from St. Francis Nursing School, in Peoria. Norma was a nurse for over 50 years. She was married to Donald Gianoli, he died in January 1981.

She is survived by 4 sons, Charles “Jay” (Kathy) Eyster, of Peoria, Jerry (Deborah) Eyster, of Peoria, James (Rhonda) Eyster, of Gilbert, AZ, and Jeff (Barb) Eyster, of Rochelle, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and two step children, Bob Gianoli, and Diane Cullen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald, a great granddaughter, and a step son Mike Gianoli.

Memorials may be directed to Shriner’s Hospital.

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

Dennis M. Weaver, 68, of Ottawa, died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Monday, November 13, 2017, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Ralph Deming, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Dennis was born on November 5, 1949 in Ottawa to Lawrence E. and Dorothy M. (Spence) Weaver. He was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, class of 1968. Dennis worked at the Community Hospital of Ottawa for more than 40 years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

 He is survived by 2 sons, Matthew (Julie) Weaver, of Ottawa, and Andrew Weaver, of Ottawa, 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Jr., Rhiannon, and Sheyanne Weaver, and a brother Bruce Weaver, of Ottawa.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Ronald.

 Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

MARSEILLES – Gladys D. Zaccagnini, age 97, of Marseilles, passed away Monday afternoon, November 6, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Gladfelter Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. till noon on Friday morning at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Tom Youngling, Jeff Farrero, Jim Smith, Ed Taylor, Brent Zaccagnini, and Mike Jett.

Gladys was born September 12, 1920 in Crystal City, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Maude (Phillips) Allen.  She married Earl Vandervort in March 1937 in Ottawa.  He preceded her in death.  She later married James Zaccagnini in Naplate.  He also preceded her in death.  Gladys is survived by her children, Janet Youngling of Marseilles and  Paula (Richard) Farrero of Coal City, IL; stepchildren, James Zaccagnini Jr.of Naplate, Gerald (Jeanne) Zaccagnini of Florida, and Julie (Harold) Garner of Ottawa.  Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Conrad and Gene Vandervort; a brother, Paul Allen; a sister, Virginia Allen; a stepdaughter, Vivian Zaccagnini; a stepson, Ernie Zaccagnini; and a granddaughter, Angela Cook.

Gladys was a former member of the Women of the Moose.  In her leisure, she could be found playing cards, knitting and crocheting, and working in the yard.  She also enjoyed cooking and had a sweet tooth for chocolates and snacks.  Gladys cherished time spent with her family and was particularly fond of her little dog “Cindy”.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gladys has been laid to rest in the Garden of Hymns.

Helen C. Curran, 105, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Church with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Ottawa Funeral Home with the Rosary at 3:30 with The Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Entombment will be in Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Helen was born October 26, 1912 in Ottawa, Illinois to Michael and Josie (Cover) Farrell. She married Thomas Curran on August 16, 1982 in St. Mary’s Church in Tomahawk, Wisconsin; he passed away August 16, 1992.

She was a Gold Star Graduate from Mother Cabrini Hospital Class of 1934 and was a nurse for 45 years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and American Legion Auxiliary Post #235.

She is survived by her step-son, Thomas F. (Ruth) Palatine, one sister, Alice Cox, many nieces and nephews; her very good friend, Judith A. Ortiz; and all of her caregivers.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Willis Farrell, Francis Farrell, Jimmy Farrell and one in infancy; and one sister, Hazel Serby.

Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Church.

Helen has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Memory.

Florence Dammann, 93, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Monday, November 6 at St. Patrick’s Church with Rev. Corey Krengiel officiating. Visitation will be from 1 – 3 pm, Sunday, November 5 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with prayers at 12:45. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Florence was born January 12, 1924 in Naplate to Stanley and Catherine (Siminski) Wielgopolan. She married Jurgen Dammann on October 7, 1950 in St. Mary’s Church in Naplate; he passed away January 3, 2012.

Florence was a caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved cooking and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two sons, David (Lynda) Dammann of Lombard and Dennis (Patti) Dammann of Naperville; one daughter, Carol (Kraig) Pitstick of Ottawa; seven grandchildren, Michelle (Adam) Faupl, Brad (Courtney) Pitstick, Kimberly Gossett, Kevin (Stephanie) Dammann, Megan (Mike) Carroll, Kristin (Mike) Diakoumis, and Nicole (Rafael) Montes; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Edward and Ray Wielgopolan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Jerry; seven sisters, Anastasia Wielgopolan, Mary Malik, Helen Geiger, Sophie Micklos, Louise Washko, Henrietta Ohlendorf, and Josephine O’Berto; and three brothers, Stanley, Steven, and Francis Wielgopolan.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Dammann, Brad Pitstick, Mike Diakoumis, Kristin Diakoumis, Adam Faupl, and Tim Wielgopolan.

Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Church or the family.

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

Kenneth Lester Poutre, 67, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Daniel officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

 Kenneth was born October 21, 1950, in Ottawa, to Lester J and Lucile (Streul) Poutre.  He married Susan Swenhaugen, whom he met in 1967 while attending Ottawa Twp High School, and married March 10, 1973 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ottawa.  He graduated in 1968 from Ottawa Twp High School.  After high school, he attended IL Valley Community College and Northern IL University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business Management.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle, IL and Zion Lutheran Church, Ottawa, IL. Ken worked in Business Management/Accounting starting as Owner/Operator of Golden Bear Family Restaurant, Peru, IL, Oogies Restaurant, Streator.  In 1980, he and his family relocated to Western suburbs of Chicago working for  Walgreen’s  Corp., Deerfield IL, McDonald’s and Portillo’s Corporation , OakBrook, IL until 2000 when he was inflicted with a  TBI due to a riding bicycle accident resulting with a 17 year courageous battle of dementia/Alzheimer’s.  He attended IL Valley Brain Injury Clubhouse, Streator IL for 4 years where he enjoyed many days of music therapy, found a new hobby of art and the many friends he met while learning to navigate the challenges of a TBI.

 Ken is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan, two daughters, Katherine (Daniel) Fowler, Mansfield, OH and Kristina (Anthony) Jacobazzi, Jupiter, FL, 3 grandchildren, Alaina, Rocco and Nikki Jacobazzi of Jupiter, FL; one brother, William (Marilyn) Poutre, Utica, IL, 2 nephews, Adam (Becky) Poutre, Ottawa, IL, Tyler (Jenny) Poutre, Lynnfield, MA, brother-in-law, William (Karen) Swenhaugen , one niece, Ingrid (Michael)Cushing, Ottawa, IL, great nieces, Emerson Poutre, Emma Cushing, great nephews, Ethan Poutre, Carter Poutre and Luke Cushing and his best little girl, Ms. Buttons.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lucile (Streul) Poutre, his sister, Judith (Donald) Trempalla, his in-laws, Arvid and Ione (Hall)Swenhaugen and 1 nephew, Thomas Swenhaugen.

 Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or to the family.

Kenneth has been laid to rest in the Garden of Inspiration.