October 2021

Pearl E. Pastorik, 86, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, with Rev. Randy Mortenson, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Due to current State of Illinois guidelines, face coverings will be required.

Pearl was born on February 15, 1935 in Wallace Township, to Thore and Myrtle (Boe) Alsvig. She was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School, class of 1954. Pearl married Robert F. Pastorik on April 28, 1956 at St. Columba Church in Ottawa. She was a telephone operator for Illinois Bell, and she and her husband also owned and operated P and P Cleaners. Pearl drove community members to their cancer appointments, as well. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church.

She is survived by 5 children, Robert (Deb) Pastorik of Des Moines, IA, Ronald (Cindy) Pastorik of Ottawa, Randall (Kari) Pastorik of Marseilles, Robeth (Larry) Parisot of Ottawa, and Renee (Rod) Brady of Marseilles; daughter-in-law, Melynn Pastorik, of Port Charlotte, FL; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne (Sharon) Alsvig of Marseilles; two sisters, Omi Jovanovich of Shelby, MT and Sandra Wilson of Ottawa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, on November 29, 2007; her son, Richard Pastorik; three sisters, Mildred Alsvig, Thelma Kyle and Arlene Nickle; and two brothers, Marvin and Marshall Alsvig.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Nathan, Ryan, Jason and Jordan Pastorik, Andrew Kennealy, Riley Brady and honorary pallbearer will be Thore Pastorik.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.

Bart Kirkman, 47, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, October 8 at St. Patrick’s Church, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, prior to services, at the church. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. Per the CDC guidance, masks and social distancing will be required.

Bart was born at Ryburn King Hospital in Ottawa on October 18, 1973 to Peter and Linda (Maccono) Kirkman. Bart was a graduate of Ottawa High School. He married Jennifer Kirkpatrick, and together they had two children, Jordan and Logan. Bart worked as a manager at Minit Mart in Morris. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed a good game of golf. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago White Sox. Most importantly, Bart loved spending time with his family. He always looked forward to watching Jordan’s dance recitals and plays; and he loved watching Logan at his soccer matches and taekwondo class.

He is survived by his parents, Pete and Linda; his former wife, Jen; his children, Jordan and Logan Kirkman; his brother, Thomas (Lynda) Kirkman; his nephews, Drew and Dean Kirkman; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gordon (Helen) Kirkman; and his maternal grandparents, Jim (Laurie) Maccono.

He was laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.

Elizabeth “Sue” (Heminover) Daugherty, age 72, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Mortenson officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to services.

Sue was born December 29, 1948 in Ottawa, Illinois a daughter of Oscar and Elma (Carrier) Heminover. She married David Daugherty August 18, 1990 in Marseilles. He preceded in death November 16, 2005. Surviving are her sons, Wayne (Connie) Daugherty and Mike (Tonya) Daugherty all of Ottawa; grandchildren, Samantha (Jordan) Thompson, Seth and Sean Daugherty, Carley and Carter Baudino, Shay and Cora Daugherty. She also leaves a brother, Ray (Joyce) Heminover of Henryetta, OK; a sister, Diane (Richard) Alsvig of Ottawa; as well as a niece Melissa Ellie Heminover and a nephew Michael (Bonnie) Heminover.

Sue was a member of Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church. Her spare time would find her enjoying travel, sewing, knitting and doing calligraphy. She cherished time with her family and hanging out at breakfasts and lunches with her “Book Club” friends.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Janel S. White, 63, of Pekin passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at Ottawa Pavilion. A memorial gathering in Janel’s honor will be held at a later date. Ottawa Funeral Home was entrusted with her arrangements. Janel was born July 7, 1950 in Ottawa, Illinois to Thomas and Nola (McKibben) Hiland. She was a graduate of Dayton Grade School, Ottawa High School, and Illinois State University where she received her BS in Education. She retired as the Chief Probation Officer of Tazewell County. She is survived by her two sisters, Laurel Eichelkraut of Ottawa and Rhonda (Brad) Dooley of Long Grove; one brother, Terrence (Joanne) Hiland of Mountain Grove, Missouri; and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Memorials ma be directed to House of Hope in Peoria or the American Cancer Society.

She was laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Park in the Garden of Prayer.

Tina M. Farnetti, 65, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Aperion Care in Marseilles. Private committal service will be held at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Tina was born July 7, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Primo and Minerva (Wright) Farnetti.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.

Leatrice “Joyce” Bohannon, 85, of Marseilles, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Pleasant View in Ottawa.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Duane Kaufman, officiating. Private burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, at the funeral home. Due to current State of Illinois guidelines, face coverings will be required.

Joyce was born on April 28, 1936 in Ottawa, to Vernon C. and Lucille (Lohr) Hadley. She was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School. Joyce married Richard D. Bohannon on August 12, 1956 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, in Ottawa. She enjoyed traveling, needlework, and loved to garden.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; two children, Jeffrey H. Bohannon of Kings, IL and Susan B. (Karl) Kjolhede of Steamboat Springs, CO; five grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother, Vincent Hadley; a sister, JoAnne Mason; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Vernon Hadley; and two sisters, Betty Walsh and Margret Eastman.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms.

Charles J. “Chuck” Gamons, Jr., 79, of Ottawa passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Friday, October 8 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am, prior to services, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Chuck was born November 9, 1941 in Ottawa to Charles J. and Shirley M. (Bayer) Gamons, Sr. He married Sue Brue in 1960, and together they had four children. He then married Frances Brozak on September 17, 1999.

Chuck worked at Libby Owens Ford for 34 years before retiring in December 2001. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, and watching scary movies and wrestling. Everyone who knew and loved him will miss his jokes and sense of humor the most.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Fran; three children, Joseph (Gina) Gamons of AZ, Guy Gamons of Chicago, and Kelly (Ron) Ansteth of Mendota; three grandchildren, Tyler Gamons, Madison and Noah Ansteth; four step children, Jason (Carrie) Freeman of TN, Edward (Janice) Freeman of TX, Connie (Jim) Myre of Ottawa, and Francie (John) Cain of Ottawa; eight step grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; his sister, Judy (Phil) Carr; two nephews, Phil (Nancy) and Curt (May) Carr; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Shirley; and his daughter, Debbie in 1968.

Pallbearers will be Ron Ansteth, John Cain, Jim Myre, Jason Freeman, Mark Dobberstein, and Robert DeWig. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, and Noah.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.

Jerry Alfred Bottoms, 79, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Burial will take place at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Jerry was born on November 30, 1941 in Marseilles to William and Cecelia (Engel) Bottoms. He was a graduate of Marseilles High School, class of 1959. Jerry was a veteran of the US Navy. Following his service, he was employed with Material Service in Marseilles, IVCC in Oglesby, and the City of Ottawa.

He is survived by his son, Terry (Tammy) Caldwell of Campbellsville, KY; daughter, Betty (Randall) Ehret of Ottawa; 7 brothers and sisters, Bob (Roshell) Bottoms of Ottawa, Carolsue (Jim) Beck of Wernersville, PA, Eddie Bottoms of Ottawa, Wayne (Dee) Bottoms of Seneca, Steve (Barb) Bottoms of Ottawa, Sue (Dick) Hochstetler of Lowell, and Melody (John) Bottoms of Ottawa; 6 grandchildren, Susan Caldwell of Campbellsville, KY, Joshua Caldwell of Tomkinsville, KY, Aaron (Calen) Caldwell of Campbellsville, KY, Randy (Ashley) Ehret, Jr. of Geneva, Sam Ehret of Chicago, and Danni (Kaz) Ehret of Ottawa; many nieces and nephews along with Judy Bottoms of Ottawa, Brenda Caldwell of Knifley, KY; and a very special cousin, Kenny Mundy of Marseilles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Cecelia Engel and William Bottoms; a brother, James “Wilbur” Bottoms; a sister, Lillian Bottoms; a granddaughter, Jessica Ehret; and his lifelong friend, Vera.

He was laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper.

Carol Stohr, 74, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Carol was born September 17, 1947, in Ottawa, IL, to Alva and Dorothy (Smith) Warren. She married Calvin Edward Casey on March 27, 1965. He passed away on October 11, 2009. She then married Wesly Stohr on June 25, 2010.

She was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and prior to retirement, she was the activity director at Ottawa Pavilion. Carol had more style than anyone we know, she loved Jesus and her family like it was no one’s business. She made the best Jello ever. Family get together’s won’t be the same without you, Mom, Grandma, and Granny but don’t worry we will keep your Yahtzee winning streak going by rolling for you.

She is survived by her husband, Wesly Stohr; her four daughters, Karen (John) Collins, Chris (Timothy) Harris, Cathy (Joseph) Wilson, and Connie (Wayne) Daugherty; her son, Timothy (Tina) Casey; her grandchildren, Timothy (Laura) Collins, Kaycee (Zachary) Collins, Tyler (Ashley) Harris, Victoria Harris, Maribeth Wilson, Michael (Jessica) Wilson, Katelyn (Ryan) Wilson, Jonathon (Jordan) Wilson-Holliman, Calvin (Ethan) Wilson, Carley Baudino, Carter Baudino, Seth Daugherty, Sean Daugherty, Samantha (Jordan) Thompson, Daniel Casey, Joseph Casey, Mathew Casey, and Tiara Casey; her great-grandchildren, Lucy and Conor Obodzinski, Reese Harkins, Hudson Collins, and William Wilson, her sister, Barb Addis, and many nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Calvin Casey; four brothers, Donald, Robert, George, and Howard Warren and one sister, Lois Warren.

Pallbearers will be Timothy Collins, Michael Wilson, Joseph Casey, Daniel Casey, Carter Baudino, and Joshua Stohr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mathew Casey, Jonathon Wilson-Holliman, Calvin Wilson, and Joseph Addis.

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donors’ choice, Servant’s Heart or Pads Homeless Shelter.

Visitation will be from 9:00 until 11:00 am Tuesday at Ottawa Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 am Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. David Daniel officiating.

She was laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Park in the Shrine of rest in the Sanctuary of Seasons.

Winona (Stewart) Bartlett, 88, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Pleasant View, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Due to current State of Illinois guidelines, face coverings will be required.

Winona was born on January 31, 1933 in Laurel, MS to LT and Ethel (Mobley) Stewart. She married Lewis Bartlett on December 26, 1977, in Ottawa. Winona worked for many years at her father’s bakery, growing up. She also worked for a jewelry store in Mississippi, before moving to Illinois. While raising her children, she worked at J.C Penny’s in Ottawa and then took a job as a secretary for a local law firm and worked there for over 20 years, until retiring. She was very active in the community and women’s organizations. She was politically involved as well, and ran for Circuit Clerk. Winona enjoyed baking and gardening, especially her flowers. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they were her whole world.

She is survived by two sons, Stanley D. Johnson of Ottawa and Joe S. Johnson of California; three step-daughters, Candy (Randy) Long and Deanne (Joe) Arkfeld of Denver, CO and Kimberly (Frank) Orsini of Ottawa; eight grandchildren, Amie (John) Johnson-Salkowski, Melissa (Chad) Knottek, Michael Johnson, Arron (Anna) Johnson, Sally Katie (Bryan) Green, Dusty Johnson, and Matthew and Megan Orsini; ten great grandchildren, Jessica, Anthony (Brooke), Austin (Alexa), and Jake Knottek, Bradley Collette, and Danny Green, and Scarlett, Benjamin, and Louisa Johnson; three great great-grandchildren, Caroline, Greyson and Brantley Knottek; three sisters, Pat Busby of MS, Anita Richardson of TX, and Louise Holifield of MS; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lewis; and her first husband Joe Johnson.

Pallbearers will be Michael Johnson, and Jessica, Anthony, Austin, and Jake Knottek.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.