February 2022

Donna Jean “Jeannie” Bastian, age 74, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 21st at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Reverend David M. Kipfer 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 Taylor and Alex Morgan, Saje and Morgan Branson, Jesse Diaz and Donnie Harden, Jr.

Donna was born March 17, 1947 in Ottawa, a daughter of George “Lucky” and Florence (Meaney) Harden. She married Larry L. Bastian October 15, 1981 in Ottawa. Surviving are her husband, Larry; children, Belinda Bogren, Roscoe (Emily) Morgan and Tina (Wynn) Sohm; and grandchildren, Amanda (Jeremy) Wheeler, Jesse Diaz, Jill Dunn, Taylor, Alex and Bryant Morgan, Emma, Abby and Anna Whalen, Saje (Matti) Branson and Morgan Branson; and several great-grandchildren. She also leaves brothers, her twin, Donald (Sherri) Harden, Harvey (Patty) Harden, Robert (Ronna) Harden and George (Gaylene) Harden; and a sister, Ellen (John) Smothers. Jeannie was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Buck Bogren; brothers, Dennis, Lyle and Russell Harden; and sisters, Carol Harmon and Charmaine Kelly.

Jeannie was of the Catholic faith. She retired as a CNA from LaSalle County Nursing Home and was a member of the Women of the Moose. Jeannie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed travelling, going on cruises and having dinner with her retired co-workers.

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

William Robert Dooley, Sr., 92, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Pleasant View, in Ottawa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. David Ufkes, Chaplain of Pleasant View, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home. Due to current State of Illinois guidelines, face coverings will be required.

William was born on June 16, 1929 in Braceville, IL to Elmer and Christine (Wisneski) Dooley. He was a graduate of the class of 1947 at Streator High School, where he was also a member of the football team. William married Norma Wenninger on August 7, 1949 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Streator. He owned and operated Bill Dooley Shell Service for 41 years.

He is survived by four children, Diane Lynn (William) Plank of Findlay, Patricia Jean (Rick) Sarver of Marseilles, Cheryl Ann Dooley of Hamilton, MT and William Robert Dooley, Jr. of Ottawa; six grandchildren, Michael (Ashley) Sarver, Brian (Brande) Plank, Neil (Ashley) Plank, Tim (Tracy) Sarver, Chris Sarver, and Nick Sarver; 12 great grandchildren, Wil, Eli, Evan, Ella and Ethan Plank and Katie Luke, Charlotte, Maggie, Korbin, Nolan, and Brooks Sarver; and a sister Jeanne Modesitt

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Norma, on November 27, 2010; a sister Doris Iverson; one brother; and two nephews, Allan Dooley and Billy Craig Modesitt.

Pallbearers will be Rick Sarver, Mike Sarver, Bill Plank, Brian Plank, Neil Plank, and Wil Plank.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

Darlene (Smith) Hendrickson Moore

Darlene Moore, of Seneca, IL, passed into Heaven on January 20, 2022, at home. Darlene was born on January 25, 1945, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Carver) Smith in Ottawa, IL. She married Lyle Hendrickson on January 17, 1976.

She is survived by her sons, David (Jackie) Peddicord of Spring Valley and Scott (Jennifer) Peddicord of Seneca; her step-daughters, Tamra Beach, Debbie Peifer, and Mary Kalk; her grandsons, Nathan and Nicholas Peddicord; several step-grandchildren; her sister, Linda Ness and her brother, Lloyd Smith and several beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her best friend, Lyle Hendrickson.

Darlene retired as the Seneca High School Cafeteria Manager in May of 2005. She spent her retirement baking, cleaning houses, and helping others with projects, large and small.

Darlene was a friend to many, she didn’t know a stranger, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. She especially loved animals and became a “cat lady” in her retirement. Her love for baking was enjoyed by many and will be greatly missed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 4:00- 7:00 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Drive in Morris. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with one hour of visitation beforehand with Pastor Kevin Garner officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Ottawa following the funeral services. Memorials may be directed to Pet Project, Inc. of LaSalle County or Packs for Pals in Seneca.

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

Pamela Hockenberry, 63, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Aperion Care in Marseilles.

Private Services were held. Burial was in Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

Pamela was born February 10, 1958, in Ottawa, IL, to Arthur and Betty (Leonard) Hockenberry .

Pam was on the first girls Basketball team at Ottawa Twp. High School, played softball, loved the Chicago Cubs and Bears and read the Bible daily.

She is survived by her two sisters, Susan (Glenn) Thompson and Deborah (Michael) Hecht and one brother, Lance (Cindy) Hockenberry.

Pamela was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers,  Jimmy and Craig Hockenberry; one sister, Julie Hockenberry; one nephew Brian Thompson; and a great-nephew, Tyler Thompson.

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

Samuel D. Dwire, age 77, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 29th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. John Waugh officiating.  Interment with Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Samuel was born February 11, 1944 in Central City, Kentucky, the son of Ezra Cleaver and Anna Dwire.  Surviving are his daughter, Valerie Rice; grandchildren, Casandra Dwire and Naylor Rice; great-grandchildren Christian Rice and Carter Dwire and a nephew, Kevin Dwire.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Arledge.

Samuel was a member of the Sandy Ford Sportsman’s Club, Leonore.  He enjoyed many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, coin collecting and attending garage sales.  He will be dearly missed by his loving family.

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

Gayle Ann Holcomb, 67, of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 20 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Kris Zierke officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.

She was born on November 27, 1954, in Morris, to Kenneth Sr. and Eleannor (Sampson) Lewis. On July 21, 2007, she married Richard Holcomb of Marseilles, who survives.

Gayle enjoyed playing bingo, singing karaoke and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Rick of Marseilles; one daughter, Michelle Budach of Marseilles; three sons, Gary (Sara) Budach of Ottawa, Nathan (Cheyenne) Budach and Jordan (Lucinda) Budach, both of Marseilles; five step-children, Angie, Paul, Richard Jr. (Amanda), Crystal and Lisa Holcomb; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Melissa Lewis of Marseilles; and her brother, Kenneth Lewis Jr. of Ottawa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Victoria Lewis, Sherry Grieves, and Karen Lewis.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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