OBITUARIES
Michael Allen Murphy Sr.
Jul 30, 2026
Michael (Mike) A Murphy Sr, 72, entered eternal life on July 30 with his beloved wife’s hand in his.
Mike was born on August 19, 1953, to Jack and Fay (Sipe) Murphy in Streator, Illinois. Without a doubt, they were there to welcome him home.
He married Phyllis Aldrich-Murphy, the love of his life on May 13, 2016. Together they shared 33...
Lloyd Scott Hardin
Jul 17, 2026
Lloyd Scott “Scotty” Hardin, 65 a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend passed away Friday (July 17, 2026) at his home due to a long battle with cancer.
Born on September 14, 1960, in Ottawa to Sidney and Lucy Ellen (Hicks) Hardin. He was raised in Marseilles and obtained his High School GED from Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.
Scotty...
Richard Joseph Cox
Jul 31, 2026
Richard Joseph Cox, 72 of Streator passed away Friday (July 31, 2026) at his home.
Graveside services will be held Saturday (Aug. 15th) at the Henry Cemetery, Henry, IL
Richard was born July 9, 1954, in Springfield to Dean Edward and Jean Marcella (Burtle) Cox.
Surviving is his son, Richard Joseph Malone of Decatur, siblings, Diana Homes of Champaign, Carolyn (Kevin) Ramey of...
Marilyn J. Decker
Aug 2, 2026
Marilyn Jean Decker, 82 of rural Streator passed away Sunday (August 2, 2026) at the ARC of Streator.
A private family service will be held with burial in the Ancona Cemetery.
Marilyn was born on December 9, 1943, in Streator to Eugene and Idelle (Coe) Decker.
Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth (Robert) Cole of Fort Pierce, FL, granddaughter Taylor Cole, brother, Tom (Pat) Decker...
Brent Allan Hallam
Jul 25, 2026
Brent Allan Hallam, 31 of Wenona and formerly of Streator passed away Saturday (July 25, 2026) at the OSF Center For Health, Peru.
A visitation will be held Friday from 4 – 7 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 7PM at the funeral home with a private family burial in Riverview Cemetery.
Brent was born on...
George D. Hanchett
Jul 22, 2026
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, George D. Hanchett, age 85, of Streator, passed away peacefully at Villas of Hollybrook. George was born in Bradford, IL to Gerald E. and Gertrude E. (Parks) Hanchett. For much of his young life, George lived in Kewanee, Illinois. It was there that he met and married the love of his life, Donna L. Scaggs...
Patty Kolojay
Jul 20, 2026
Patricia Ann Kolojay, 61 of Streator passed away Monday (July 20, 2026) at her home.
A visitation will be held Sunday (July 26th) from 12noon until 2PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with a Time of Remembrance at 2PM. Private family burial will be in the Emery Green Cemetery.
Patty was born on July 23, 1964, in Bradford, IL to James and...
Doreen Westbrook
Jul 9, 2026
Doreen Westbrook, 69 of Oglesby and formerly of Streator passed away Thursday (July 9, 2026) at her home.
A visitation will be held Sunday (July 19th) from 11AM until 12:30PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held at 12:30PM at the funeral home with burial following in the Riverview Cemetery.
Doreen was born on October 14, 1956, in Milwaukee, WI...
Nancy R. Johnson-Shockey
Jul 2, 2026
Nancy Rebecca Johnson-Shockey, 90, of Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Marseilles and Streator passed away at 11:35 PM, Thursday July 2, 2026, at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home in...
Manuel E. Romero
Jun 30, 2026
Manuel Esquivel Romero, 67 of Streator passed away Tuesday, (June 30, 2026) at his home.
Following cremation, visitation will be held Tuesday from 3 – 5PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with services following. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Manuel was born on May 11, 1959, in Guanajuato, Irapuato Mexico to Filomeno Romero and Nicolosa Esquivel. He married Deborah Rankin on...
Robert A. Rommelfaenger
Jun 23, 2026
Robert Arthur Rommelfaenger, 84, of Streator passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Born in Sheboygan, WI on 5/1/42 to Roland Jacob and Marcella Anna (Grabinger) Rommelfaenger his family (including sister Sharon) moved to Chicago when he was ten years old.
He met and married his high school sweetheart Rosann (Thompson) Rommelfaenger on August 20, 1960. After a few early jobs to support...
Betty Koval
Jun 23, 2026
Betty Koval, 91 of Streator passed away Tuesday (June 23, 2026) at her home.
Private family services will be held at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Betty was born on April 10, 1935, in Streator to Matthew and Anna (Leschinsky) Coley. She married Arthur Koval on January 27, 1957. He preceded her in death on December...
Delores Anne Scarbeary
Jun 23, 2026
Delores Anne Scarbeary, 91 of Streator passed away Tuesday (June 23, 2026) at the Pavilion of Ottawa.
Following cremation, graveside services will be held Saturday (July 18th) at 11AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Delores was born on February 26, 1935, in Wenona to Earl and Faye (Chisholm) Reaska. She married Ronald Scarbeary on August 22, 1953. He preceded her in death...
Joseph W. Wheaton
Jun 21, 2026
Joseph William Wheaton, 35 of Streator passed away on Sunday (June 21, 2026) in Sparland, IL
Visitation for Joseph will be Wednesday, (July 1st) from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after the visitation at The Dollar (817 E. Main St, Streator)
Joseph...
Marcus D. Williams
Jun 8, 2026
Marcus Damon Williams, 45 of Streator passed away Monday (June 8, 2026).
Marcus was born on November 29, 1980, in Chicago to Zollie Taylor and Janet Williams. He married Trisha Hamrick on February 5, 2020. She survives.
Also surviving are children, Damarius, Mercii, Olivia and Damon, his mother, Janet Williams and sisters, Tiffany and Tamara.
He is preceded in death by his father...
Martha J. Ball
Jun 7, 2026
Martha Jayne Ball, 74 of Streator passed away Sunday (June 7, 2026) at her home.
Per her request, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services.
Martha was born on March 19, 1952, in Streator to John and Lucy (Cronk) Hallam.
Surviving is her sister, Linda Dye of Streator, brother, John Hallam of Streator, niece, Jonnann Schronski, nephews, Aaron, Joshua...
William "Bill" Smith
Jun 4, 2026
William “Bill” Smitty” C. Smith, 83 of Ottawa and formerly of Streator passed away Thursday morning (June 4, 2026) at the Pavilion of Ottawa.
A visitation will be held Friday (Jun. 12th) from 10AM until 1PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1PM at the funeral home with cremation rites following services. Burial will be in...
Frances Marie Ingram
May 29, 2026
Frances Marie Ingram, 104, of Grand Ridge, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at the ARC at Streator.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Ridge Cemetery with Pastor Phil Potaczek of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ottawa officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brian Ritter and Eric Ritter; her great-grandson, Owen Ritter; her grandson-in-law,...
Gladys E. Perry
May 26, 2026
Gladys Edna Perry, 97 of Streator passed away Tuesday evening (May 26, 2026) at a private care home in Streator. We are beyond grateful for the care and compassion shown by Robin Turner over the past 2 years.
Gladys was born on September 25, 1928, in Streator to Clarence and Cora (Carmichael) Perry.
She is survived by brothers, Wm. Larry Perry of...
Deborah L. Romero
May 24, 2026
Deborah Lynn Romero, 69 of Streator passed away Sunday morning (May 24, 2026) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Normal.
A visitation will be held Friday from 11AM until 1PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1PM at the funeral home with burial following in the Riverview Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons.
Deborah was born on...
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