OBITUARIES
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
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...
Kathleen Mary Giacinto
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...
Carolyn J. Simpson
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...
Terry J. Washko
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...
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
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...
Ronald P. Ewing
Jan 16, 2026
Ronald P. Ewing, 83, of Streator passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 16, 2026.
Ron was born on October 4, 1942, in LaSalle, IL to Peter and Henrietta (Martyn) Ewing. He married Karen Soltis on May 24, 1972. She survives.
Also surviving are daughters Tara (Jacob) Miller of Long Point, IL., Eris (Robert) Simons of Streator, IL and son...
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)...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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