July 2022

Charles E. Hayson, age 80, of LaSalle, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Aperion Care in Spring Valley.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 22nd at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Pastor Sherry Stevenson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park with military honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to service time.

Charles was born August 28, 1941 in Ottawa, the son of James and Dorothy (Holloway) Hayson. He married Carol Miller on June 21, 1969 in Ottawa. Carol and his daughter Debra survive him. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and David Hayson, and his sisters, Donna Hayson, Geraldine Kurth, and Virginia Hite.

Charles proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for Silica Sand for a short time before committing 35 years to Caterpillar. He attended First Church of the Nazarene in Ottawa for many years. Charles enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with his friends and family.

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

Eileen (Fosse) Hoxsey, 99, of Serena, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Patrick’s Church, Ottawa with Rev. Gary Castor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa.

Eileen was born January 20, 1923 in Ottawa to George and Helen (Pillion) Fosse. She married Woodrow E. Hoxsey on March 10, 1945, and they spent the next 50 years farming and raising a family near Serena. Eileen was a realtor with Century 21 Windsor Realty for over 30 years and she enjoyed volunteering at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was a member of St. Joseph Mission Church in Wedron, the American Legion Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters of America, the LaSalle County Republican Women’s Club, and the Community Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include her four children, Kristine Hoxsey of Cape Cod, MA, Bradley (Christine) Hoxsey of Minnetonka, MN, Patricia (John) Bennington of Burnsville, MN, and Thomas (Patricia) Hoxsey of Grand Ridge; six grandchildren, Sarah Wieremann of Lake Elmo, MN, Mary Shrif, of Oldsmar, FL, Abigail Hoxsey of Minnetonka, MN, Bradley Hoxsey of Lake Geneva, WI, Randall Hoxsey of Grand Ridge, and Phillip Hoxsey of Grand Ridge; five great-grandchildren Cooper, Maya, Lia, Addison, and Ryker; a sister, Connie Barto of Mission Viejo, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Woodrow on December 8, 2010; two brothers, Wayne and George Fosse; and one sister, Marjorie Schroff.

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

She was laid to rest in the Sanctuary of Prayer.

Patricia Ann VanDuzer, 61, of Ottawa, formerly of Streator, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at her home in Ottawa surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator.

Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. Thursday at Solon-Telford Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:30 A.M.

Born November 25, 1960 in Streator she was the daughter of William Hogan and Lucille (Miklos) Hogan. She married Mark VanDuzer on October 12, 1985.

She is survived by her husband, Mark; sons Brandon (Erica) VanDuzer of Ottawa, Collin VanDuzer of Streator; a brother, Scott (Lea) Hogan of Texas; brothers-in-law, Myles (Joyce) VanDuzer Jr. of Bradley, David (Linn) VanDuzer of Ottawa; Charles “Chas” LaVersa of Maine; grandchildren, Nora, Myles, and Weston VanDuzer and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucille Hogan; a brother, Eugene, in infancy; mother-in-law, Carol Jean (Dulian) VanDuzer; father-in-law, Myles VanDuzer Sr.; sister-in-law, Sandra (LaVersa) VanDuzer and nephew, Drake VanDuzer.

Born and raised in Streator, she attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated in the Class of 1978 from Streator High School. She worked at Illinois Fruit & Produce in Streator and finished her career at Exelon/Com Ed where she retired after 35 years in 2017.

Patty loved vacationing with her husband, especially to their second home in Las Vegas, where she enjoyed playing video poker and bingo. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family and close friends. She was an extremely proud “Mimi” to her three grandchildren. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 36 years, Mark, her family and her friends.

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

Frances M. Collins, 94, of Barrington, Illinois, died on May 10, 2022, at Joanne’s House hospice care in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Funeral services will be held May 25, 2022, at 11:00 am at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Philip Peterson, Pastor of Stavanger Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the start of the service.

Frances M. Collins was born to Arnold and Edith (Erickson) Olson, of Seneca, Illinois, on February 22, 1928. She grew up on the family farm with her two brothers, Gene and Clair (Kay) Olson, eventually graduating from Seneca High School in 1946. She attended Michigan State University and began a career teaching first grade, even teaching in Germany for a while. Fran met the love of her life when Gene thought to introduce her to one of his army buddies he served with during the Korean War, William (Bill) Collins. The two of them married on June 29, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran in Ottawa. Fran and Bill were always active in their church and sought to honor Christ, beginning each day reading their Bibles together at the kitchen table. Both enjoyed boating and frequented The Abbey at Lake Geneva. They loved hosting family members and friends for dinner or game nights. Fran had the true gift of hospitality and entertained as if it were effortless. They loved attending concerts at Ravinia, where she brought everything for perfect lawn picnics, including a tin of homemade cookies. While Fran never had children of her own, she was like a mom to her nieces, nephews, and godchildren, and “grandma” to their kids. She (and Bill) eagerly went to every school program and recital, usually with beautiful roses to give from their gardens. They took the younger ones to Ravinia, passing along the love of music under the stars. Fran meant so much to her family that she has a namesake, with one her great-great-nieces being named Camryn Frances.

Frances is survived by her many nieces and nephews, Gary (Lynn) Olson, Greg Olson, Debbie Justice, Linda (Greg) Chellino, Terri Olson, Howard (K.J.) Olson, great nieces and nephews, Lisa (Mike) Upham, Steven (Brooke) Olson, Andrew Olson, Scot Olson, Jeff (Julie) Gaines, Timothy Justice, Jennifer (Justin) Chase, several great-great nieces and nephews, and her godchildren as well.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maynard Tesdal, by her husband of 63 years, William Collins, her brothers Gene (Marge) Olson and Kay (Georgia) Olson, and her parents.

Pallbearers will be Steven Olson, Michael, Kyle, and Ryan Upham, Nicholas White, and Dillon Moesch. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary, Greg, and Howard Olson, Greg Chellino, and Harv and Curt Altman.

She was laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion.

Eric Alden Davis, age 51, of Streator, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at St. Margaret’s Health in Peru.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th at Harvest Baptist Church, 420 East Stevenson Road in Ottawa with Pastor Paul Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to service time. Pallbearers will be Eric’s son, Lance Davis; brothers, Steve Davis and Jim Davis; brother-in-law, Blaine Howell; son-in-law, Curtis Vest; and nephew, Jason Cole. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Eric was born January 19, 1971 in Spring Valley, Illinois, son of Alden F. Davis and Marilyn V. (Bodenhamer) Davis. He married Laura Howell December 7, 1991 in Lincoln, Illinois. Surviving are his parents, Alden F. (Kathy) Davis of Anamosa, IA and Marilyn V. Davis of Spring Valley; his wife, Laura; children, Lance (Rachael) Davis of Streator and Holly (Curtis) Vest of Washington, IA; He also leaves brothers, Stephen (Carla) Davis of Crown Point, IN and James (Angela) Davis of McDonough, GA; sisters, Melody Cole of Spring Valley and Amy Menne of Pekin; grandchildren, Ariella Davis, Clark Davis, Liam Davis, Wyatt Vest and Bailey Vest. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Cole who was like a brother to Eric.

Eric was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church in Ottawa. He dearly loved his family, particularly his grandchildren. His leisure time would find Eric enjoying the great outdoors with his grandchildren.

He is laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer.

Mark Galvan, 62, of Streator, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday January 2, 2022 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Jon Wenger, officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, at the funeral home. Due to current State of Illinois guidelines, face coverings will be required.

Mark was born on December 22, 1959 in Streator to Mark and Shirley (Woods) Galvan. He married Grace Munez on July, 1, 2006 in Utica. Mark loved to go fishing and travel. He was an explorer. Mark enjoyed talking and reading about history and politics. He was a conversationalist. Mark loved Elvis Presley, his family and his friends. He also loved the Lord with his whole heart.

He is survived by his wife, Grace; three children, Mark Galvan III of Ames, IA, Seraphina Schoenig of Ames, IA, and Abigail Galvan of Streator; four siblings, Darryl (Candy) Young of Okawville, IL, Michael (DeAnna) Galvan of Ottawa, Christine (Lance) Carr of Addieville, IL, and David (Rhonda) Galvan of Zion, IL; and his best friend Tom Flannery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Rich Woods, and his brother, Jason Galvan.

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