OBITUARIES
James Spraggon
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...
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...
Betty Ruth Voytko
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...
Carol B. Lawless
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...
Barbara J. Perry
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...
Evan M Smith
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,...
Lee W. Wilking
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,...
Marilyn E. Kettman
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,...
Debra J. Bressner
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...
Micheal E. Madara
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,...
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,...
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