November 2022

Diane Marie DuFau, age 73, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022.

A private celebration of her life will be held. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Diane was born November 8, 1948 in Aurora, Illinois, a daughter of Walter Joseph and Shirley Anne (Ream) Genslinger. She is survived by her daughters, Susanne (David) Reitsma of Marseilles and Renee (Jerry) Moritz of Streator; her grandchildren, Tyler Bottomley, Dawson Hurr, Shealee Moritz, Zachary Moritz, Jaelyn Moritz, Alyssa (Ryan) Reitsma and Kevin (Jessica) Reitsma; and great-grandson Jacob Doll. Diane also leaves her sister, Pam Lein of Newark, IL; nieces, Bridget (Tim) Peterson and Shelly Perry; and her life-long friend Carolyn (Hans) Andrews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Diane was of the Catholic faith. She was a devoted single mother who was always fun to be with. She had a great work ethic and business sense working many different secretarial positions throughout her life, even up until recently, when her health would not permit. She always maintained a positive attitude with a smile on her face. Her family was all important to her. Diane LOVED to travel and leisure time would find her playing Bingo, dancing, bowling sewing and knitting.

Memorials may be directed to help someone in need in a nursing home. To share a memory or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com or Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Facebook.

Diane has been laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest, Sanctuary of Seasons at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Harry “Hap” A. Halliday, age 77, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at which time Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 will be performed on Thursday, September 29th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home. Private interment will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Harry was born December 4, 1944 in Ottawa, Illinois, the son of Harry and Bertha (Halterman) Halliday. He married Cindy L. Charbonneau September 18, 1965 in Ottawa. She preceded him in death January 20, 2017. Hap is survived by a daughter, Cassandra (Mark) Thompson of Ottawa; granddaughter, Christine Thompson; great-grandson, Knox Hatala; and a sister, Gayleen (Gary) Tabor of Ottawa. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Cindy.

Hap proudly served his country in the US Army and retired as a supervisor at Burns Machine. He enjoyed travel, particularly to Florida with his wife. Leisure time would also find him fishing or working on cars.

To share a memory or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com or Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Facebook.

Hap has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Darrel “Ernie” Harmon, 67 of Ottawa passed away Tuesday (December 4th, 2018) at the Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota.

The Grand Ridge Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation.  A private family viewing was held prior to the cremation.  A private burial will be held at a later date.

Ernie was born on November 24, 1951 in Ottawa to Jim and Mary Harmon.  He lived in California for many years working as a construction and roofing laborer.  In 1980 Ernie has a swimming accident which left him as a quadriplegic.  He has a love for Nascar and Art work.  He amassed a large number of wonderful paintings which he gave to several friends and family.

He was the 11^th child of Jim and Mary’s.  He is survived by 1 brother Jim (Shirley) Harmon of Ottawa, 7 sisters, Sally (Javier) Perez of Elgin, Shirley (Ken) Gielow of Grand Ridge, Mary Lue (Bernie) Whalen of Olympia, WA, Linda (Bill Pearson) Wilkerson of Shorewood, Donna (Dave) Emerick of Ottawa, Elsie Harmon of Ottawa, Teresa Harmon of Utah and a sister-in-law Laurie Harmon of Ottawa, also 34 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers John and David Harmon, a sister Rose Marie Gass and 3 nephews.

Ernie has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Elsie Darlene Harmon, 71 of Ottawa passed away Friday (December 21st, 2018) at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A memorial service will be held in January at the Grace Baptist Church in Ottawa and a private burial will be held.  The Grand Ridge Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Elsie was born on April 24, 1947 in Ottawa to James and Mary (Malone) Harmon.

She is survived by daughters; Mary Lela Stohr of Ottawa and Jennifer Nicole Waters of Glen Dale, CA, 2 grandchildren whom she loved deeply, Kaitlyn Giguere of Streator and Caleb Stohr of Ottawa, a brother Jim (Shirley) Harmon of Ottawa, sisters Sally (Javier) Perez of Elgin, Shirley (Ken) Gielow of Grand Ridge, Mary Lue (Bernie) Whalen of Olympia, WA, Linda (Bill Pierson) Wilkerson of Shorewood, Donna (Dave) Emerich of Ottawa, Teresa Harmon of Utah, sisters-in-law Mary Harmon of Arizona and Laurie Harmon of Ottawa, 34 nieces and nephews.

Elsie is preceded in death by her parents, brothers; John, David and Ernie Harmon, a sister Rose Marie Gross and 3 nephews.

Elsie loved to go to the local restaurants and have coffee.  She loved her church family at Grace Baptist and the greatest love of her life was her grandchildren.

Elsie has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Mildred E. Ganiere, 102, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 am October 7, at St. Patrick’s Church, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 6, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Mildred was born January 8, 1920, in Wapakoneta, OH, to Nicholas and Clara (Hermiller) Seifert . She married Donald Ganiere on January 31, 1946 at St. Columba Church.  He preceded her in death on December 27, 1976.

She worked as the office manager of the Illinois Valley Farm Bureau Farm Management Service for over 40 years, retiring at age 75. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa. She also enjoyed playing euchre with friends and relatives, especially her grandsons. And she rarely lost a game.

She is survived by three sons, Donald A. (Mary) Ganiere of Ottawa, William Charles Ganiere of Naplate, and Thomas G. Ganiere of Ottawa; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Clara; her husband, Donald; three sisters, Louise Tisler, Mary Seifert, and Antoinette Gage; and one brother, Joseph Seifert.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Donald C. Ganeire and Eric J. Ganiere; her nephew, James Gage; her great nephew, Rick Gage; and her great great nephews, Kenrik Gage and Deklan Gage. Honorary pallbearer’s will be her nephew’s, John Gage and Larry Gray.

Memorials may be directed to either St. Patrick’s future projects or Marquette Academy Foundation.

Mildred has been laid to rest in the Garden of Inspiration at Oakwood Memorial Park.