January 2023

Ronald L. Anderson, age 82, of Ottawa passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Parker Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.

Per Ronald’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park. Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care.

Ronald was born February 22, 1940, the son of Ralph and Emma (Anderson) Anderson in Ottawa, Illinois. Ronald grew up and attended school in Ottawa. He went on to proudly serve his country in the National Guard. Ronald worked as a brick layer for many years and also as a boiler maker. His proudest work, however, was sharing the word of God and bringing others into the Christian faith. Ronald liked to hunt, fish, work on puzzles and travel. He liked being around people and helping them anyway he could. If something needed fixed, he could usually rely on some duct tape to get the job done. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be missed.

Ronald is survived by his children, Melissa, Rick York and James York; sisters, Mary Olson, Laurie Effert and Patricia Anderson; several grandkids, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joanne Hughes, Roxie Scerini, Sharon Fessler and Irene Donahue; and his brothers, Marty Anderson, Fred Anderson, Michael Anderson, and Ralph Anderson.

Ronald has been laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion at Oakwood Memorial Park.

John “Jack” F. Corrigan, age 79, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the LaSalle Veterans Home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 11th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with Rev. Bo Schmitt officiating. Military Honors by the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow the service. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Jake Moyer, Paul Gaspar, Tony Francisco, Matt Ruhland, Jeff Spampanato, Lakota Meagher and Scott Gates. Honorary pallbearer will be Grayson Rick.

Jack was born September 4, 1943 in Streator, Illinois, a son of Arthur Joseph and Mary Arlene (Wallace) Corrigan. He married Vickie Alsvig July 5, 1992 in Ottawa. Surviving are his loving wife, Vickie; children, John J. Corrigan of Streator, Kristina M. (Paul Gaspar) Corrigan of Ottawa, JoDee (Scott) Gates of Loves Park, IL and Jeana Griffith of Peru. He also leaves grandchildren, Sonya (Matt) Ruhland, Jacob (Cecelia) Moyer, Lakota Meagher, Madalyn Halm, Johnathan Griffith, Jordan Corrigan, Amy Corrigan and William Corrigan; and great-grandchildren, Oliver Ruhland and Violet Ruhland. Jack is also survived by a brother, Frank (Carol) Corrigan of Ransom; a sister, Peggy (Frank) Francisco of Ransom; sisters-in-law Maria (Lynne) Alsvig of Ottawa and Connie (Art) Rick of Naplate; and a special cousin, Lorry Hertzner of Ottawa. His parents preceded him in death.

Jack was raised in the Catholic faith and attended St. Patrick’s Churches in Ransom and Seneca. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. Jack was a member of the Ottawa V.F.W. and American Legion. He had been employed at R.R. Donnelly in Dwight for 28 years. A hard worker, Jack would paint houses during the day while working the midnight shift at Donnelly’s. He and Vickie enjoyed playing Bingo and slots at Cabin Fever and would faithfully help his sister, Peggy paint wooden items for her various craft projects. Jack was a very patriotic man, but his greatest love was his entire family for which he devoted his life.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, or to the family to be used for Bingo at the LaSalle Veterans Home. To share a memory or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.gladfelter-roetker.com or Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home on Facebook.

Jack has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Candace L. (Ratzloff) Gomes, 68, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Funeral services will be private with Rev. Paul Banister, of Cornerstone Church of Sandwich, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. A public visitation for family and friends will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Candy was born on March 13, 1954 in Montebello, CA to Herman and Maxine (Carter) Ratzloff. She married Clark Gomes on January 18, 1974 in Burbank, California.

She is survived by her husband, Clark Gomes, of Ottawa; five children, Clark Gomes, of Montgomery, Christopher Gomes, of Sandwich, Corinne Gomes, of West Chicago, Cassandra Gilbert, of Ottawa, Caryn Kelley, of Huntington Beach, CA; five grandchildren; a brother, Drew Ratzloff; two sisters, Melissa Lapides and Ginger Fallesen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Maxine.

Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.

Candace has been laid to rest in the Garden of Hymns at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Thomas “Tom” Christopher Halm, 65, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Dr. Joel Badal of the River Valley Church in Ottawa, officiating. A private burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday before the service.

Tom was born on February 22, 1957 in Ottawa to Rudolph “Rudy” and Rosina “Rose” (Kastler) Halm. He worked as a union electrician for IBEW Local 176 for 45 years. Tom married Carol Aeschleman on October 23, 1981 in Ottawa. He attended River Valley Evangelical Free Church in Ottawa. Tom enjoyed fishing, being an electrician, fixing things, and being a great Dad and Grandpa.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Halm, of Ottawa; his four children, Sarah (Sean) Smith, of Ostrava, Czech Republic, Rachel (Matthew) Chisholm, of Sebewaing, MI, Jacob (Madeline) Halm, of Eagleville, TN, Joseph Halm, of Billings, MT; four grandchildren; and a brother, Gary (Joyce) Halm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Rose.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Josiah Venture Ministry of Sean and Sarah Smith (#210630) or the River Valley Church in Ottawa.

Tom has been laid to rest in the Garden of the Last Supper in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Margary Doogan, 94, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa.

Funeral Service  for Margary will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:00AM, at the Ottawa Funeral Home. Pastor Phil Potaczek will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until the time of service at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Margary was born June 29, 1928, in Ottawa, IL, to Arthur and Vera (Sausen) Hilpipre. She married Thomas Doogan on April 10, 1948 at First Congregational Church of Christ.  Thomas preceded her in death on April 18, 1999.

Margary loved gardening and frequently made bouquets with her flowers. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. She often traveled with Thomas, before his passing, and also with her friends. Margary was a Campfire Director and then leader for many years.

Margary is survived by her daughter, Sandra Mocchetti of Sycamore; and her grandson, Michael Scott Sisk. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas H. Doogan; a son, Daniel Mark Doogan; her sister, Barbara (Guy) Abbott; her brother in law, Richard (Corinne) Doogan; and her son in law, Charles Mocchetti.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association at Alz.org.

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

Barbara (Zimmerman) Miller, 89, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Msgr. Mark Merdian, Pastor of the Ottawa Catholic Parishes, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Barbara was born on January 31, 1933 in Ottawa to Vincent and Marie “Cookie” (Brandherm) Zimmerman. She was a graduate of Marquette High School and was the first Homecoming Queen at Marquette. Barb was a member of St. Francis of Assis Church. She worked for many years at Libbey Owns Ford and later at the Community Hospital of Ottawa, where she retired from. Barb was a loving mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Her door was always open and she considered everyone family. She enjoyed going to breakfast with her life long friend Sheila. Barb cherished her last eight years living with her daughter, Beth. She was a devout Catholic, and loved her visits with Msgr. Merdian.

She is survived by five children, Stephen “Squeaks” (Dona) Miller of Ottawa, Gary “Ox” (Mary Beth Iverson) Miller of Ottawa, Susan Raikes of Marseilles, John (Sharon) Miller of Grand Ridge and Beth Miller of Ottawa; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Miller; 13 grandchildren, John F. Miller, Ryan, Brad, and Brent Miller, Brandon and Anna Raikes, Haley Stahl, Zachary, Rachel, and Mary Miller, and Brandy, Michael, and Kyle Miller; two step grandchildren, Dawn and Michael Broadbeck; 18 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a niece Dana McManus.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Michael and Terry “Rock” Miller; a brother Donald Zimmerman; and a sister-in-law Connie Zimmerman.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Mary Ruth Griglione, 87, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 26, at 11:00 am at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date.

Mary was born March 5, 1935, in Trenton, PA, to Joseph and Ruth (Kipp) Pickett. She married Richard Griglione in Canton, OH. He passed away January 17, 1990.

Ruth loved being surrounded by the huge family she created, smoking her cigarettes, fishing, boating on the Kentucky lake, and always had to have her cookie by her side. She was a devoted mother and grandmother to all of her children and many grandchildren. Ruth is deeply loved and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her, but is finally at rest with her love, Richard and her beloved sons.

In lieu of a celebration of life, please keep Ruth in your heart, remember her wherever you are, and celebrate the long life she lived with your loved ones on Christmas Day.

She is survived by her son, Morris (Julie) Lovell; her daughter, Judy Kostman; twelve grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sons, Danny and Mike Lovell; and her brother and sister-in-law, Joe (Helen) Pickett.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Mary has been laid to rest in the Garden of Devotion at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Ruth Naomi (Robinett) Lilley, 98, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at home, in Bourbonnais.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday December 30, 2022 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Sherry Stevenson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home.

Ruth was born on February 27, 1924 in Ottawa to Harry Robert and Lillie Florence (Johnson) Robinett. She was a graduate of Ottawa Township High School. Ruth married James Charles Lilley on November 29, 1948 in Dalton, GA. She was a member of Crossbridge Community Church.

Ruth is survived by four children, Gail (Vernon) Mitchell of Bourbonnais, IL, Kevin (Gay) Lilley of San Diego, CA, Karen (Todd) Peters of Bourbonnais, IL, and Janet (Jim) Phelps of Bourbonnais, IL; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a brother, Robert (Charlotte) Robinett of Ely, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Jane Jenkins, Thelma Davis, Harriet Thorson, and Mae Flicker; and a brother, Edward Robinett.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Mitchell, Justin North, David Lilley, Johnathan Lilley, Andrew Phelps, David Falkenhan, and Ilija Stojcevski.

Memorials may be directed to Crossbridge Community Church or Uplifted Care Hospice, Bourbonnais, IL.

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