OBITUARIES

Marjorie A. Balke

Marjorie A. Balke

Aug 24, 2023

 

Marjorie A. (Nicklin) Balke, 91, of Grand Ridge passed away peacefully on Thursday (August 24, 2023), at her home.  She was born November 8, 1931, in Streator to the late Raymond A. Sr. and Anne (Galik) Nicklin.  She married George F. Balke, Jr. on June 18, 1953; he died on April 12, 1992. 

 

She is preceded in...

Casimiro Crespo

Casimiro Crespo

Aug 23, 2023

 

Casimiro Crespo, 70 of Streator passed away Wednesday (August 23, 2023) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 – 11 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 11AM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Casimiro was born on January 14, 1953,...

Michael J. Oldenburg

Michael J. Oldenburg

Aug 23, 2023

 

The children of Michael J. Oldenburg, 61 sadly announce the passing of their father after a brief illness. Michael passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 12:30pm at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Bloomington, Illinois with his three children by his side. 

 

Michael was born December 1, 1961, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Streator, IL to Charles and...

Ruth I. Smith

Ruth I. Smith

Aug 20, 2023

 

Ruth I. Smith, 76 of Wenona and formerly of Streator passed away Sunday (August 20, 2023) at Pavilion of Ottawa surrounded by loved ones.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Thursday (Aug. 31st) from 2 – 5 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Services will be held Thursday at 5PM at the funeral home with burial in the...

Dennis Paul Pellegrine

Dennis Paul Pellegrine

Aug 12, 2023

 

Dennis P. Pellegrine, 72 of Streator passed away Saturday evening (August 12, 2023) at Arcadia Care, Streator.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Sunday (Aug. 27th) from 1 – 2 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Services will follow at 2PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date with...

Cassandra "Cassie" Carbone

Cassandra "Cassie" Carbone

Aug 9, 2023

 

Cassandra “Cassie” J. Carbone, 71 of Streator passed away Wednesday (August 9, 2023) at OSF St. James Hospital, Pontiac.

Private family services were held with burial in Riverview Cemetery.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Cassie was born on July 21, 1952, in Streator to Leo and Jeannette (Maubach) Carbone.

Surviving is a brother John Carbone...

Dale V. Ott

Dale V. Ott

Aug 5, 2023

 

Dale V. Ott, 74 of Streator passed away Saturday evening (August 5, 2023) in Sturgis, S. Dakota.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 4 – 8 PM with the rosary recited at 7PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home, Streator.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 10AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wenona with burial in Riverview Cemetery,...

Jermaine Jay McIntyre

Jermaine Jay McIntyre

Jul 29, 2023

 

Jermaine Jay McIntyre,14, was born in Morris, IL to Ashley McIntyre.  Jermaine was the eldest son of four children.  Jermaine was always a happy child.  He loved to dance around and make everyone laugh.  His smile would light up any room he walked into.  Jermaine and his older sister, Ariana, were best friends. They were each other’s biggest fans...

Norman Kenneth Usherwood

Norman Kenneth Usherwood

Jul 23, 2023

 

Norman Kenneth Usherwood, 56 of Minonk passed away Sunday (July 23, 2023) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Per his request there will be no services.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Norman was born on January 1, 1967 in San Antonio, TX to Norman and Marilyn (Linder) Usherwood Jr.

Surviving are sisters, Crystal (Angela...

Dorothy J. Roudebush

Dorothy J. Roudebush

Jul 19, 2023

 

Dorothy J. Roudebush, 79 of Streator passed away Wednesday (July 19, 2023) at the Accolade Nursing Home, Pontiac.

Private family services were held Saturday (July 22th) at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in the Phillips Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on October 4, 1943, in rural Woodford County to Arthur and Clara Belle (Marriott) Shetler.

Surviving are her husband...

Jerome P. Sampson

Jerome P. Sampson

Jul 19, 2023

 

Jerome P. Sampson, 80 of Streator passed away Wednesday (July 19, 2023) in Crystal River, FL.

Visitation will be held Friday (July 28th) from 12noon until 1 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Friday 1PM at the funeral home with burial to follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members...

Laurence B. Stalter

Laurence B. Stalter

Jul 18, 2023

 

Laurence B. Stalter, 84 of Princeton and formerly of Grand Ridge passed away Tuesday (July 18, 2023) at the Aperion Care in Princeton.

Laurence was born on March 19, 1939, in Princeton to Francis and Lucile (Cox) Stalter.

Laurence was educated in the Tishkilwa grade school and graduated in 1957 from the Tiskilwa high School where he excelled in...

Clarence E. Walter

Clarence E. Walter

Jul 15, 2023

 

Clarence “Charlie” Walter, 85, of Grand Ridge, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Ottawa OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born December 2, 1937, the third child of Arthur and Edna (Schobert) Walter.  He attended school in Grand Ridge and then Ottawa High School before entering the University of Illinois where he was a member of FarmHouse Fraternity...

Cheryle S. Rinaldo

Cheryle S. Rinaldo

Jul 14, 2023

 

Cheryle S. Rinaldo, 70 of Streator passed away Friday morning (July 14, 2023) at OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Bloomington.

Private family services will be held.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Cheryle was born on July 31, 1952, in Streator to John S. and Betty (Heidenreich) Hoskins Sr.  She married Michael P. Rinaldo on April...

Ronald Lee Neitzel

Ronald Lee Neitzel

Jul 9, 2023

 

Ronald L. Neitzel, 76 of Streator passed away Sunday evening (July 9, 2023) at Heritage Health, Streator.

A 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 with burial to follow in Riverview Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of the...

Frank L. Schmitt

Frank L. Schmitt

Jul 9, 2023

 

Frank L. Schmitt Sr., 84 of Streator passed away Sunday (July 9, 2023) at his home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Friday from 10 AM until 12Noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Services will be held at 12Noon at the funeral home with burial to follow in Riverview Cemetery with full military honors conducted by members of...

Natalie Taye Negray

Natalie Taye Negray

Jul 5, 2023

 

Natalie “Taye” Negray, 24, passed away July 5, 2023, in Schaumburg, IL the daughter of the late Nicole Harcar and Shane Negray.

A visitation will be held Monday from 12 – 2 PM with services at 2:00 Pm at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chase Negray, Justeen Negray, Ashley...

Nancy A. Perry

Nancy A. Perry

Jun 29, 2023

 

Nancy Perry, 71, of Streator passed away in Flanagan, Illinois on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Nancy was born in Streator, Illinois on August 18, 1951, to Catherine and Edward Gulvas. She attended Streator High School.

 

Nancy’s passion for connecting with others led her to a decades-long career as a beautician, often filling the salon with her infectious laughter...

Dennis C. Murphy

Dennis C. Murphy

Jun 26, 2023

 

Dennis C. Murphy, 77, of Long Point, passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by family and friends on June 26, 2023, at Goldwater Care in Pontiac, IL.

 

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 30th from 10AM-12PM at the Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30th at 12PM at the funeral home.

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Christine E. (McLaughlin) Bradish

Christine E. (McLaughlin) Bradish

Jun 12, 2023

 

Christine Elizabeth Bradish, 70, of Streator, IL (temporarily West Lafayette, IN) passed away on June 12, 2023. She was born to parents Joseph McLaughlin and Elizabeth (Smith) McLaughlin, on September 3, 1952, in Streator, IL.Christine met Frank Bradish in High School. They were married on February 28, 1971, in Streator, IL. Together they raised 2 children: Rebecca (Andrew) Westen,...