OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

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...

Feb 27, 2026

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

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,...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...