OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2026

Richard “Rick” W. Lefler, 75 of Long Point passed away Wednesday (March 25, 2026) at his home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Wednesday (Apr. 1st) from 6 – 8 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Apr. 2nd) at 10AM at the Central Church of Christ.

Rick was born on March 6, 1951, in Paterson,...

Mar 24, 2026

Mar 23, 2026

Raymond Dale Ham (90) was born November 21, 1935, in Ottawa, Illinois to Russell and Edna (Daggett) Ham. He passed away on March 23, 2026, at the Arc in Streator, IL. He married Judy Shewmake on November 12, 1965. Although they divorced in 1999, they continued to care for each other, especially in their later years. Together, they shared three...

Mar 23, 2026

Matilda “Tillie” Joan Stasko, 101 of Streator passed away Monday (March 23, 2026) at the ARC of Streator.

Services will be held Friday (Mar. 27th) at 12noon at the St. Stephen’s Cemetery Chapel.

Tillie was born on March 2, 1925, in Albia, Iowa to John and Mary (Bakalar) Sereg. She married Frank “Fritz” Stasko on October 25, 1947. He preceded her in...

Mar 22, 2026

Carol Kaminke, Ancona, IL, 93, died peacefully at the Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She had struggled many years with dementia.

Private family services will be held at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in the Long Point Cemetery at a later date.

Carol was born September 23, 1932 in Streator to Frank and Bernice (Bennington) Kimpling. She...

Mar 19, 2026

Gaila Jo (Cross) Tyne, 85 of Streator passed away peacefully March 19, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Gaila Jo was born on May 1, 1940, in Dahlgren, Illinois to Marion and June (Hart) Cross. She Married Gerald (Red) Tyne on August 25, 1962.

She is survived by her children, Rob Tyne, Gina (Andy) Urbanec, Ginger (Jeff) Walter, and Geremy (Shellee) Tyne, all...

Mar 13, 2026

Roy Edward Wicks, 81 of Litchfield Illinois passed away at Litchfield Health and Rehab at 12:48pm on Friday March 13th, 2026.

He was born on August 22nd, 1944, to his parents Wilma and Russell Wicks.

He is preceded in death by his wife Norma Wicks.

Former truck driver at Wiesbrock Trucking Inc before his retirement at age 65

He is Survived by his children...

Mar 9, 2026

Betty Ruth Voytko, 96, of Streator, passed away peacefully on Monday, 9 March 2026 at The Arc of Streator.

Betty was born on May 30, 1929, in Channahon, Illinois, to Raymond E. and Domenica “Minnie” (Calusio) Hulbert.

She is survived by son John (Heidi) Coop of Oswego, daughters Lynette (Paul) Wilson of California, Robbie (Richard Berg) Voytko of Germantown Hills, and Betty...

Mar 5, 2026

James G. Spraggon, 64 of Streator passed away Thursday March 5, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Bloomington, IL after a short battle with cancer surrounded by family.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Friday March 13 th from 10 am until Noon at Grace Community Church. A funeral service will immediately follow. His family will have a...

Feb 27, 2026

Carol Beatrice Horn (Lawless), age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27th at Evenglow Memory Care in Pontiac, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Streator Public Library in her honor.

Carol was born November 23, 1947, in Streator, IL the daughter of Marjorie Horn. Raised in Long Point, IL. She was a graduate...

Feb 23, 2026

Barbara Jean (Highland) Perry, 82 of Blackstone passed away Monday evening (February 23, 2026) surrounded by her family.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday (Feb. 28th) from 10 AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12noon at the funeral home with burial in the Rowe Cemetery at a later date.

Barb was born...

Feb 17, 2026

With shattered hearts, we share the passing of our beloved son, Evan Michael Smith, on February 17, 2026, at the age of 27, in Caryville, Tennessee.

Evan was born on September 2, 1998, in Montgomery, AL to John T. and Teresa (Thomas) Smith Jr. He married Lyndsie Moates on October 16, 2023. She survives.

From the moment Evan came into our lives,...

Feb 9, 2026

Lee W. Wilking, 91 of Long Point passed away Monday (February 9, 2026) at OSF St. James Medical Center, Pontiac with his family at his side.

Private family services will be held with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Lee was born on May 1, 1934, in Minnesota to Edward C. and Bertha M. (Hatton) Wilking. He married Janis Gingrich on November 3,...

Feb 6, 2026

Marilyn E. Kettman, 85 of Streator passed away Friday evening (February 6, 2026) at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Private family services will be held with burial in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.

Marilyn was born on May 18, 1940, in Streator to Chalmers and Naomi (Eden) Turner. She married Ronald Kettman on April 4, 1959. He preceded her in death on August 4,...

Feb 4, 2026

Debra J. Bressner, 72 of Streator passed away Wednesday (February 4, 2026) at her home.

Private family services were held at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Debra was born on February 20, 1953, in Streator to Arnold and Dorothy (Lutes) Rogers. She married Jacob Bressner on June 26, 1999. He survives.

Also surviving are children Sheri (Brian) Posey...

Feb 2, 2026

Micheal E. Madara, 61, of Streator, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

A visitation will be held on Thursday (Feb. 12th) from 4 to 6 PM at Winterrowd Funeral Home, with services following at 6 PM at the funeral home.

Mike was born on November 19, 1964,...

Jan 20, 2026

Carolyn J. Simpson, 77 of Wenona passed away Tuesday (January 20, 2026) at OSF Center for Health, Streator.

A visitation will be held Monday from 10 – 11 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11AM at the funeral home with burial following in Riverview Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be son, Kenneth Simpson, grandsons, Jesse and...

Jan 20, 2026

Terry J. Washko, 78 of Streator passed away Tuesday (January 20, 2026) at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Tuesday from 9 – 10:30 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11AM at the funeral home with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Terry was born on February 5, 1947, in Streator to...

Jan 18, 2026

Kathleen Mary (Connolley) Giacinto, 86 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois, after a long illness.

Kathy was born on March 29th, 1939, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Illinois to Charles and Bernice Connolley and has resided in Streator Illinois for the past 32 years.

Surviving is her four daughters Kim (Craig) Houser...

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,...