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February 2019

Annabelle Lee, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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OTTAWA – Annabelle Lee, age 83, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 22nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Reverend Nathan Feig officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Nick and Nathan Dilley, Frankie LaGow, C.J. Lee, Jill Wehri, Mike and Mark Larson and Rich Bellotti.

Annabelle was born April 6, 1935 in Ottawa, Illinois, a daughter of Mike and Edith (Grady) Onofrey.  She married Eugene Lee August 28, 1955 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Ottawa.  She is survived by Eugene, her husband of 63 years; her children, Darcy Hunter Ribolzi of Oglesby, Becky (Charles “Budd”) Dilley, Jon (Melissa) Lee, Craig (Karri) Lee and Jack (Trina) Lee all of Ottawa.  She also leaves grandchildren, Jill (James) Wehri, Nathan, Nick and Danielle Dilley, Frankie and Sarah LaGow, Brooke and Jacqueline Lee, Emily and Rachel Robinson, C.J., Olivia and Piper Lee; nine great-grandchildren; and her beloved pet, Bella.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, Michael and Benjamin Hunter; two brothers, Michael and Jack Onofrey; and a sister, Shirley Larson.

Annie was a homemaker who enjoyed bingo, cooking, flea markets, shopping, hosting various events and taking trips to Louisville, Kentucky.  She was a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries.  Annie was very generous and supported many charities.  She dearly loved her family, and adored her grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as “NuNu.”

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

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

Grace (Coffey) Caulder, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Grace (Coffey) Caulder, 91, of Ottawa, died on Saturday night, February 9, 2019 at the Ottawa Pavilion. Gravesides services will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Oakwood Memorial Park, with Rev. Duane Kaufman, officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Grace was born on November 30, 1927 in Mayberry Township, IL to Floyd and Hazel Irene (Tyler) Coffey. She married Francis Withrow on May 24, 1947. He passed on October 25, 1969. She married Larry Caulder on January 11, 1989. He passed on July 24, 1995. Grace attended Christ Church United Methodist. She also assisted with blood drives, advent workshops, and helped with dinners at the food bank.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Weygand, of Ottawa, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a brother Floyd (Judy) Coffey, of Ottawa, a sister Lois Yasm, of Ottawa, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Francis, her second husband, Larry, a son in infancy, Gary Withrow, and a daughter Pamela Seibert.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Barbara Ann Hoxie, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Barbara Ann Hoxie, age 87, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flanagan.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Raymond Mitchell officiating.  Burial will be private at Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Barbara was born June 24, 1931 in Ottawa, the daughter of Andrew and Clara Barbara (Mickish) Hellman.  She married Charles Hoxie August 25, 1953 in Ottawa.  He preceded her in death May 15, 1971.  Barbara is survived by her children, Robert (Leslie) Waggoner of Moneta VA, Lynn (Joe) Casassa of Chesapeake VA, and James Hoxie of Marseilles; grandchildren, Bryan, Cassandra, Carrie, Adam, Christopher, Jessica, Heather, and Casie; 17 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Hoxie, and 10 siblings.

Barbara worked for 20 years in Dietary Services at Community Hospital of Ottawa.  She was also active in the Meals on Wheels program.  Barbara loved to bake and was famous for her cookies, which she shipped all over the country to family members.  She was a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and cherished her time spent with her family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

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

Shirley (Oslund) Carr, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Shirley (Oslund) Carr, 85, of Ottawa, died on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Ottawa Pavilion. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with the Rev. Carolyn Lukasick, Pastor of Epworth United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, at the funeral home.

Shirley was born on June 27, 1933 in St. Charles, IL to Orrin and Lucille (Berg) Oslund. She was a graduate of Batavia High School class of 1952. Shirley married Martin L. Carr on May 9, 1953 in Batavia. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, AFSCME Retirement group, volunteered at the Community Hospital of Ottawa and Ryburn Hospital as a Pink Lady, where she took and developed all of the Baby pictures, and was a Campfire Leader for many years. 

She is survived by her husband, Martin, 4 children, Linda Morgan, of Waukesha, WI, Wanda (Michael) Dean, of Mendota, Conrad (Deidamia) Carr, of Boston, MA, and Daniel (Cindy) Carr, of Sandwich, 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Korey Carr, 2 sisters, Grace Robbins, and Helen Radkiewicz, and a brother Dale Oslund. Pallbearers will be Michael Dean, Matt Dean, Kevin Carr, Kyle Carr, Joe Dean, and Aren Dean.

Memorials may be directed to Epworth United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

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

Donna J. Briddick, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Donna J. Briddick, 68 years old, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.

Funeral Services will be Monday, February 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10th at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Austyn Briddick, Chris Knudsen, Joe, Bill and Lou Hancin and Zachary Wood.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dominic,Matthew, Jacob and Tyler Centko, Bradyn and Neveah Briddick and Liam Jones.

Donna was born May 14, 1950 in Ottawa, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Fuchs) Miller.  She married George L. Centko who preceded her in death.  She later married Kent Briddick on August 24, 2006 in Sevierville, TN.  She is survived by her husband, Kent; son, Chris Centko of Streator; son George (Hollie) Centko of St Michael, MN; son, David Centko of Streator; step-daughter, Amber Briddick of Willmington, IL; sister, Carol (Chuck) Hayson of LaSalle; and grandchildren, Dominic, Matthew, Jacob, Tyler Centko, Austyn, Bradyn, Neveah Briddick, and Liam Jones.  She is preceded in death by her father, Ralph Miller; her mother and step-father, Esther and Dominic Vignali; and step-son Philip Briddick.

Donna was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Streator.  She graduated from IVCC as a nurse and worked as a nurse LPN.  In her free time, Donna loved to knit, crochet, and spend time with her dog Meeka.  Donna loved her family dearly and especially cherished being a grandma.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Tri County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.

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

Leonard Mennie, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Leonard Mennie, 91, of Ottawa, died on Monday evening, February 4, 2019 at the Ottawa Pavilion, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum at Oakwood Memorial Park. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Leonard was born on April 20, 1927 in Ottawa to John and Bessie (Halterman) Mennie. He worked for Libbey-Owens Ford for 41 years. Leonard served in Army during World War II. He marriedJune Charlier on June 18, 1951 at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa. Leonard was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and a lifelong member of the Moose Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, June, a son, Keith Mennie, of Ottawa, and a sister, Joan Harvey, of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Hubert, John, Jim, and Vernon Mennie, and 3 sisters, Ruby Lietz, Alice Downey, and Delores Tabor.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Leonard has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Prayer.

Timothy Carrier, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Timothy Carrier, 52, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Morris Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 7, 2019 at St. Patrick Church with Fr. Bruno Bymuhangi officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 – 8:00 PM with prayers at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Tim was born December 13, 1966, in Ottawa, Illinois to Jerry and Linda (Westman) Carrier. He married Lisa Galletti on July 3, 1999 at St. Columba Church in Ottawa. He worked as a painter for Local 33 of Chicago and Joliet.

Tim was full of love and laughter. He adored his wife and children and was an amazing husband and father. He had a wonderful role model in his step father, Willard Savage, who raised him from childhood. He was passionate about food and cooking, he loved to feed everyone and everything he made was delicious. He loved to fish and often spent time doing this with his children and friends in Wisconsin. He was an avid Cubs fan and attended games every year.

If you knew Tim, you knew his faith was very strong. He believed in the Lord and wasn’t afraid to go be with him. He will be forever in our hearts, forever loved, and forever missed.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa; his three children: Elaina, Tag, and Jax Carrier; his mother, Linda Carrier-Savage; his brother, Jerry (Kim) Carrier of Utica; his step mother, Rita Carrier of Missouri; his half siblings, Cindy Fick and Alan Carrier of Missouri; his father and mother-in-law, Dave and Cathy Galletti; his brothers-in-law, Scott (Laura) Whiting and Mike (Renae) Galletti; his sister-in-law, Gina Jordan; many nieces and nephews; and many aunts and uncles.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Carrier; and his step father Willard Savage.

Pallbearers will be Norm Roth, Tim Osbourne, Bob Williamson, Joe Granados, Rob Stohr, Scott Whiting, and Dan Meagher.

Memorials may be made to the family for an education fund for his children.

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

Rita M. Howe, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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NEW LENOX – Rita M. Howe, age 94, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Philip Peterson officiating.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 11 until the time of service on Thursday.

Rita was born November 26, 1924 in Wedron, the daughter of Charles and Fern (Mason) Thompson.  She married James Wallace Howe Jr. on April 14, 1945 in Ottawa.  He preceded her in death on October 17, 1999.  She is survived by a son, William (Peggy) Howe of Plano, TX; a daughter, Joan Labieniec of Homer Glen, IL; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Marion Garrow; and a nephew, Luis (Brenda) Massette.  She was preceded in death by two sons, James Howe III and Robert Howe; a brother, George Thompson; two sisters, Vernyce Halligan and Barbara Massette; and a grandson, William Howe Jr.

Rita was a member of Stavanger Lutheran Church.  She trained as a nurse during WWII and worked at Ryburn Hospital in Ottawa until she married.  She loved reading, playing cards, and making ceramics.  She loved her family dearly and was always there for them when needed.  Memorial contributions may be made to Stavanger Lutheran Church.

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

Harold Boe, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

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Harold Boe, 88, of Ottawa, died on Monday afternoon at his home surrounded by his family.  Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church with the Rev. Edward Strom, officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons.  Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 1 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa and also 1 hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Harold was born on January 8, 1931, in Ottawa to Tyler and Margaret (Osthus) Boe.  He was a 1948 graduate of Ottawa Township High School.   He married Josephine “Jody” Anderson on July 6, 1952 in Ottawa and together raised 6 children. Harold was employed at Libbey-Owens-Ford until his retirement in 1989. He enjoyed farming over a 20 year span in Wallace Twp. Harold was an avid collector. He loved his antiques and the history behind them. He loved his family, his Norwegian heritage and was proud to be called “Papa Boe”. Harold enjoyed people and never met a stranger. He was a member of the LaSalle County Farm Bureau, Missouri Valley Wrench Club, Corn Collectors Assoc. & Hay Tool Collectors Assoc.

He is survived by 5 children, Gary (Patty) Boe of Ottawa, Glenda (Roger) Krug, of Ottawa, Joetta (Bob) Kistenfeger, of Mt. Zion, Karen (Don) Boyer, of Washington, and Kent Boe of Marseilles; 14 grandchildren:  Blake and Aaron Boe, Jeremy Krug, Callie Riveland, Molly Anderson, Mallary Krug, Zachary, Ryan, and Jayson Kistenfeger, Samantha Buckner, Rocky Boyer, Stephany Wieland, Tiffany and Austin Boe and 19 great-grandchildren, 4 siblings, John Boe and Marjorie Boe, both of Ottawa, Bernard (Lois) Boe, of Sheridan, and Archie (Pat) Boe, of Ottawa.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 29, 1996, one daughter Debbie Boe and one great-grandson Brayden Anderson.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Hospice or to the donor’s choice.

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