OBITUARIES

John T. Somerlott

John T. Somerlott

Jan 15, 2026

John T. Somerlott, 93 of Streator passed away Thursday (January 15, 2026) at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A visitation will be held Thursday (Jan. 22nd) from 12noon until 2 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2PM at the funeral home with military honors following services.

John was born on November 4, 1932, in Centralia, Texas to Ralph...

Richard Lee Hays Sr

Richard Lee Hays Sr

Jan 18, 2026

Richard “Rick” Hays, 70 of Streator passed away Sunday (January 18, 2026) at OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Normal.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday (Jan. 24th) from 10AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12noon at the funeral home. burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

Rick was born on March 11,...

Gary J. Eustice

Gary J. Eustice

Jan 17, 2026

Gary J Eustice, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, (January 17th, 2026) surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on November 30, 1946, to Merlin and Mildred (Stein) Eustice.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, (Jan.25th) from 2 to 4 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife LuAnn (Cunningham) Eustice of 40 years, son James...

Matthew J Murray

Matthew J Murray

Dec 8, 2025

Matthew J Murray, 47 of Holly Ridge, NC passed away on December 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

He grew up in Streator IL and attended Streator High School, where he graduated from in 1996. He studied music at NIU. He had a talent for playing a variety of musical instruments, including the Contra Bass, and a variety...

Janie Gochanour

Janie Gochanour

Dec 28, 2025

Mary Jane “Janie” Gochanour, 77 of Streator passed away Sunday (December 28, 2025) at her home.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held Sunday (March 15, 2026) at 1PM at Chippers Restaurant. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery at a later date.

Janie was born on January 14, 1948, in Streator to Lee and Luella (Schook) Gochanour.

Surviving is her...

William "Stoney" F. Edwards

William "Stoney" F. Edwards

Jan 16, 2026

William “Stoney” F. Edwards, 67 of Streator passed away Friday (January 16, 2026) at his home.

Following cremation, a private family celebration of life will be held.

Bill was born on November 21, 1958, in Streator to Charles and Bernice (Richards) Edwards.

Surviving is his significant other for over 30 years, Sherry Etienne of Streator, siblings Margaret (Fred) Greathouse of Arkansas, Elsie (Mike)...

Donald "Don Boy" King

Donald "Don Boy" King

Jan 12, 2026

Donald “Don Boy” William King, 72 of Streator passed away Monday (January 12, 2026) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Following cremation, a private family celebration of life will be held.

Don was born on June 7, 1953, in Streator to Earl and Carol (Osborne) King. He married Debra Kay King in June of 1998. She preceded him in death on...

Larry F. Thorp

Larry F. Thorp

Jan 11, 2026

Larry F. Thorp 85, of Ancona passed away Sunday (January 11, 2026) at his home.

A visitation will be held Friday (Jan. 16th) from 10AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 12noon at the funeral home with burial following in Long Point Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joel Barickman, Art Johnson, Randy Thorp,...

Melva J. Cunningham

Melva J. Cunningham

Dec 22, 2025

Melva Jean Cunningham, 83 of Manville passed away Monday (December 22, 2025) at the ARC of Streator.

A visitation will be held Sunday (Dec. 28th) from 2 – 5 P.M. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday (Dec. 29th) at 11 A.M. at the funeral home with son-in-law Mark Loudon and Rev. Tony Ross officiating. Burial will...

Dianna Lynn Bauer

Dianna Lynn Bauer

Dec 19, 2025

Dianna Lynn Bauer, 72, of Streator passed away Friday December 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM at her residence.

A Celebration of her life will be held Sunday December 28th from 1-4 PM at The Gate 103 in Westgate Plaza in Streator. Casual Attire is requested. Diane requested no services but to have a party in her honor. She will be inurned...

Elizabeth Joanna Moore

Elizabeth Joanna Moore

Dec 14, 2025

Elizabeth Joanna Moore, 89 of Streator passed away Sunday (December 14, 2025) at the ARC of Streator.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 10AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Phillips Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be son Lyell Goldsmith, grandsons Dan and Jeremy Estes,...

Robert Dean Sangston

Robert Dean Sangston

Dec 14, 2025

Robert Dean Sangston, 88 of Streator passed away Sunday (December 14, 2025) at the ARC of Streator.

Bob was born on August 8, 1937, in Streator to Oscar T. and Eleanor M. (Vargochik) Sangston. He married Sandra Klein in 1956. She survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Kim Boyce of Streator, grandchildren, Katie (Joe) Sliker, Anthony (Michelle) Drysdale and Sasha Sangston, great grandchildren...

John Lee Carter

John Lee Carter

Dec 10, 2025

John Lee Carter, 62 of Streator passed away Wednesday (December 10, 2025) at his home.

Visitation will be held Friday (Dec. 19th) from 4 – 6 PM at the Church of the Open Bible. Services will follow at 6PM.

John was born on November 5, 1963, in Streator to Jim and Mary Lou (Marx) Carter. He married Anita Renee Arnold on July...

David William Eccleston

David William Eccleston

Dec 5, 2025

The family of David William (Egghead) Eccleston, age 65, wish to announce his passing on December 5th, 2025, in Terre Haute, Indiana while on a hunting trip to southern Illinois from an ongoing health issue.

David was born on January 30, 1960, in Streator Illinois, the second of five children to William (Bill) Eccleston and Nancy (Likens) Eccleston. He had an...

Michael Joseph Kelm

Michael Joseph Kelm

Dec 2, 2025

Michael Joseph Kelm, 77 of Streator passed away Tuesday (December 2, 2025) at the Goldwater Care, Pontiac.

Mike was born on December 27, 1947, in Streator to Henry and Mary (Schmillen) Kelm. He married Linda Wilcox on September 25, 1971.

He is survived by his wife Linda of Streator, three children William (Lindsay) Kelm of Oglesby, Kathleen (Charla Meiner) Kelm of Arizona...

Mary Lou Armstrong

Mary Lou Armstrong

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Lou Armstrong, 80 of Streator passed away Friday (November 14, 2025) at the ARC of Streator.

Per her request there will be NO services.

Mary Lou was born on August 9, 1945, in Streator to John and Mary (Wightman) Goralczyk Sr. She married Kenneth Armstrong on March 27, 1998. He survives.

Also surviving are Brad Christoff of Dwight, Corey (Angie) Christoff of...

Christopher John Hallam

Christopher John Hallam

Nov 14, 2025

Christopher John Hallam, 46 of Streator passed away Friday (November 14, 2025) at the BRIA of Westmont, IL

A celebration of life will be held Monday (Dec. 1st) from 3 – 5 P.M. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.

Chris was born December 15, 1978, in Streator to John Scott and Becky (Brunton) Hallam.

Surviving is his daughter Madisen Brianne Hallam of Bourbonnais, parents,...

Gale Ray Leonard III

Gale Ray Leonard III

Nov 12, 2025

Gale “Lil G” Leonard III passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the young age of 21.

Gale “Lil G” was known to many for his quick wit and his incredibly big heart. From a young age, Gale had a natural curiosity and talent for mechanics — he loved taking things apart and putting them back together just to understand how...

Bonnie Rose Sparks

Bonnie Rose Sparks

Nov 7, 2025

Bonnie Rose (Weppler) Sparks, 93 formerly of Grand Ridge passed away on Friday, (November 7, 2025), at Pleasant View: Lutheran Life Communities in Ottawa.

Her funeral service will be at 11:30 am on Monday, (Nov. 17th), at Grand Ridge Funeral Home at 125 Sylvan Ave., Grand Ridge, Illinois, with) visitation 60 minutes prior to the services at the funeral home from...

Susan L. Arndt

Susan L. Arndt

Nov 5, 2025

Susan Lee Arndt, 47 of Wenona and formerly of Streator passed away Wednesday evening at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A visitation will be held Tuesday (Nov. 11th) from 10 – 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home, Streator. Services will be held at 12noon at the funeral home.  Burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be sons,...