Veretta G. Janke, 82 of Streator and formerly of Grand Ridge passed away Wednesday evening (December 5th) at her home. Following cremation, a visitation will be held Monday from 10 AM -12noon at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home.  Services will be held Monday at noon at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park. Veretta was born on June 23, 1936 in Streator to Charles and Verona (King) Richards Sr.  She married Ronald K. Janke on December 11, 1985.  He...

Debra Ann Hillier, 64 of Saunemin and formerly of Streator passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday (December 4th). A memorial visitation will be held Saturday from 3 – 6 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  A celebration of Life service will be held at 6 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Long Point Cemetery at a later date. Debbie was born on August 18, 1954 in Streator to Barbara J (LaVelle) Flanery.  She married Robert Hillier on August 8,...

Darrel “Ernie” Harmon, 67 of Ottawa passed away Tuesday (December 4th) 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...

Glen J Maubach, (101) Blackstone, passed away November 22, 2018 in the comfort of his family at home.    Glen was born Oct 12, 1917 in Henry, IL the son of Magdalena (Dilzer) and John Maubach, a family of 18. He married the love of his life, Elaine (Long) June 1, 1942 who preceded him in death in 2010. They had 2 daughters who he doted on: The late Sharon (Scheall) and Glenda (Terry) Tannahill. He  loved his 4 grandchildren: Mitchell, Brent (Kenosha) Tannahill, and Lea...

Mary Ellen (Coley) Kessee, 58 of Westminster, CO and formerly of Streator passed away November 19, 2018 at the St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday (December 16th) from 12 – 3 PM at the Streator Moose Lodge.  A private family vigil was held at the home of Traci’s brother (Phillip) on November 22nd.  Kind words and remembrance of Mary was said by a family friend Ray. Mary was born on August 30, 1960 in Streator to...

Shirley Ann Davis, 61 of Streator passed away Sunday morning (November 18th) at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Following cremation a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Shirley was born on December 2, 1956 in Joliet to Herman and Rosalie(Noman) Neese.  She married Richard Davis on August 6, 1988.  He survives. Also surviving are son Michael...

Edward “Red” W. Hansen, 85 of Streator passed away Sunday evening (November 18th) at Heritage Health, Minonk. Visitation will be held Wednesday form 10 – 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at noon at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Dwight with military honors conducted by members of the Dwight VFW. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Park, Scott Hansen, Chase Robinson, Mark Garrison, Josh...

Frederick “Fred” T. Barhum, 82 of Streator passed away Saturday (November 17th) in Gallup, New Mexico. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 – 7 PM and Thursday from 10 – 11 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Tony Ross officiating.  Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of the Ottawa American Legion Post...

William “Billy” E. Mitchell, 72 of Streator passed away Wednesday morning (November 14th) at the Continental Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago. Following cremation there will be no services.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Billy was born on June 19, 1946 in Streator to William and Edith (Warwick) Mitchell. Surviving is his mother, Edith Baker of Streator, brothers, Glenn (Sandra) Baker of Streator and Clyde (Susan) Baker...

Patrick D. Simpson, Jr., 27 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (November 13th) at OSF Center for Health in Streator. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 - 7 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 AM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Patrick was born on February 14, 1991 in Streator to Patrick and Mary Katherine (Burcar) Simpson, Sr. Surviving is his father, Patrick D. Simpson, Sr., mother, Mary...