January 2022

Lana E. Hogan, 79, of Earlville passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, December 29 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa, with Pastor David Daniel officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Tuesday, December 28 at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Lana was born June 28, 1942, in Chicago to Gordon and Edna (Luzadder) Newman. She married David Hogan on August 7, 1973 in Wheaton, and together they have spent 48 wonderful years. Lana was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and she cherished spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, David; three children, Angel (Dan) Tomas, Gordon Neumann, and Amy (Frank) Hernandez, all of Earlville; eight grandchildren, Jamie Tomas, Jessica (Nathan), Rachael (Kyle), Rebecca (Gary), Heather, Eric (Rachel), Jason (Cara), and Caitlin; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lana was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Matthew Neumann; and her sister, Adeline Mazur.

Pallbearers will be Gordon Neumann, Eric Neumann, Jason Kuhrt, Jim Hogan, Andy Kuhrt, and Daniel Tomas.

Memorials may be directed to her family.

Paulette Sue Bolf, 70, of Marseilles went to be with the Lord  on Friday, December 24, 2021, with her loving husband by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, December 30 at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2, prior to services, at the funeral home. She will be buried at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Paulette was born November 27, 1951 in Rural Pana Township, IL to Ralph G. and Naomi M. (Stevenson) Sisk. She married Howard R. Bolf on January 1, 1984 in Marseilles.

Paulette received her nursing degree in 1982, and dedicated her life to caring for others in the Ottawa area. She worked for the Community Hospital of Ottawa and several nursing homes, eventually retiring as a caretaker for a local family. Paulette’s sense of humor, big heart, and compassionate nature will be missed by everyone, especially her family.

Paulette loved to crochet and bargain hunt, but she truly loved spending time with her husband. Together they would enjoy a meal at the Brite Spot, or spend hours riding around and admiring the countryside. She loved seeing everything Mother Nature had to offer them, especially wildlife and baby deer. Paulette also enjoyed spending time with her many friends in her Wendy’s and CP’s Ice Cream groups.

She is survived by her husband of almost 38 years, Howard Bolf; two step-children, Lisa (Chris) Harkins and Amy (Joe) Valdez; two step-grandchildren, Hannah Hope and Samuel John; her brother, Ralph (Andrea Sullivan) Sisk of Yorkville; and many nieces and nephews.

Paulette was preceded in death by her parents. She was sadly preceded in death by her two babies, Gary and Loretta, who she is now holding in Heaven.

Memorials may be directed to her family.

Mary D. Cupples, age 103, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 16th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.

Mary was born April 21, 1918 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Peter and Stephania (Stephaniac) Dubach. She married Ralph Cupples August 3, 1939 at St. Mary’s Church in Naplate. He preceded in death August 5, 1973. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Roach of Troy Grove and Cynthia Cupples of Naplate; a brother, Emil Dubach of Ottawa; grandchildren, Patty (Jim) Hogan, Jim (Karen) Cupples, Jay Roach, Zach Cupples and Allison Borisek; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jim and Jack Cupples; a daughter, Mary Jo Cupples; three brothers, John, Joe and Paul Dubach; and four sisters, Pauline Cervenic, Amelia Fielder, Rose Bailey and Fran Cappelini.

Mary had been a long-time member of St. Mary’s Church in Naplate. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be deeply missed by her loving family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To share a memory, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com or Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Facebook.

Gerald D. “Jerry” Roach passed away January 16, 2004.  He is buried in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa IL.

Margaret Ann Mey, 93, of Dixon, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Heritage Square in Dixon, IL. She worked at the VA Hospital in Saginaw, MI; KSB Hospital in Medical Records; Connecticut Mutual Insurance Co; and GRS Supply in Grand Rapids, MI, prior to her retirement.

Ann was born February 6, 1928, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of John and Edna (Heaton) Curran. She married James Mey on August 12, 1955, in Saginaw, MI. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2005. Ann was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Dixon. Ann enjoyed playing the organ, music, dancing and traveling; but most of all spending time with her family.

She is survived by her, son, Michael (Teresa) Mey of Dixon; daughter, Pamela (James) Arnould of Ottawa; three grandchildren, Jenny (Philip) Rodriguez, Sarah (Tim) Shevlin, Tyler (Lauren) Mey; and five great-grandchildren, Marleigh Rodriguez, Raegan Rodriguez, Hudson Mey, Kyle (Christy) Shevlin, Sarah Shevlin; and two great great grandchildren, Hudson Shevlin, Madison Shevlin, .

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, brother, John “Jack” Curran, and sister, Mildred Smith.

Per Ann’s wishes a private burial of cremated remains will be at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, IL at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorials may be directed to Heritage Square in Dixon.

Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wilma J Fick passed away Nov 2, 2021.  She is buried in Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL.

Sylvia (Jackson) Eaton, 92, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, November 27 at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cheri Stewart officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am, prior to services, also the church. She will be entombed at Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sylvia was born May 15, 1929, in Manchester, Kentucky to Golden and Frances (Durham) Jackson. She married Harvey Eaton in June of 1950; they were married for 31 years before his passing in May 1981. Sylvia was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed taking daily walks, reading, and watching classic movies. Sylvia enjoyed cooking and especially loved baking pies. She had a gift for interior design and a real eye for color and traditional style.

She is survived by her son, Roger (Kathleen) Eaton of Mt. Vernon area; her daughter, Judy (Dr. Dennis) Day of Ottawa; and grandchildren, Jaclyn (David) Burnett and Katelyn Eaton of Kentucky. She is also survived by five sisters and two brothers of Ohio and Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Harvey J. “Jack” Eaton; and three brothers.

Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.

Harold L. “Big H” Carlson, 66, of Ashton, formerly of Marseilles, passed away October 16, 2021, at Serenity Hospice House in Oregon, IL.

Funeral services will 7 p.m. Friday, October 22 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, IL at a later date.

Harold was born March 16, 1955, in Ottawa, IL, to William and Imogene (Hallam) Carlson. He was married to Shari Carter for 33 years until she passed away unexpectedly in 2015.

He attended Marseilles Grade School and Marseilles High School. He worked for many years in the drilling and blasting industry, and he owned Drill Pro Inc. and operated it along with his father and sons. At the age of sixteen, Harold was the youngest person in IL who was licensed to handle explosives.

He is survived by his children, Darren (Ashley), John (Callie Schmidt), Morgan (Teri Lenarz), and Lacy (Dale Swanson); seven grandchildren, Addyson, Blake, Lauren, Will, Riley, Reagan, and Xander; one great-grandchild, Aspyn; his beloved fiancé, Kate Evanch; his in-laws, Wanda, Millie, Linda, Delores, Betty, Darlene, and Jerry; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shari; and one grandson, Fadel Abbas.

In lieu of the flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ashton Fire Department.

Glenn Steven Nanouski, 76, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, in Rockford.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.  Inurnment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Glenn was born on March 18, 1944 in North Truro, MA, to Steven and Helen (Silva) Nanouski. He married Deborah Grobe on November 29, 1980 in Ottawa. Glenn served in the Army Reserves, was a member of the American Legion Post 33, the Moose Lodge, and the VFW. He was also a member of Laborer’s Local 393.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah, a son Greg Nanouski, of Ottawa, a daughter, Jacqueline Marullo, of Naples, FL, stepdaughter, Lisa (Adam) Lemke, of Ottawa, three grandchildren, Jake Marullo, and Payton and Kaden Lemke, and four sisters, Pauline (Jon Maier) Vicich, Bev (Charlie) Harris, Stephanie (Tom) Thompson, and Karen Shroyer, and many stepsisters and stepbrother.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to the family.