OBITUARIES

Jun 29, 2022

Mary Lou Schmitt, 94 of Grand Ridge passed away Wednesday (June 29, 2022) at Ottawa Pavilion.

Visitation will be held Saturday (July 2nd) from 9:30 until 11:30 AM at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 at the funeral home with Pastor Anne Ferguson officiating.  Burial will be in Grand Ridge Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers...

Jun 28, 2022

Vicki J. Cox, 70 of Peoria and formerly of Streator passed away Tuesday (June 28, 2022) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Following cremation, a memorial visitation will be held Saturday (July 23rd) from 10 – 11 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with a time of remembrance at 11am at the funeral home with burial in the Hillcrest...

Jun 26, 2022

Robert “Bud” E. Kaminke, 89 of Streator and formerly of Long Point passed away Sunday (June 26, 2022) at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Private family services will be held at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in the Long Point Cemetery at a later date.

Bud was born on February 21, 1933, in Streator to Russell and Lois (Pickett)...

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 10, 2022

Damian M. Mc Menamin, 42 of rural Cornell passed away Friday (June 10, 2022) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A visitation will be held Thursday (June 16th) from 4 – 7 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with cremation rites following.  Burial will be Saturday (June 18th) at 11:30 AM at the Long Point Cemetery.

Damian was born...

Jun 7, 2022

Marvin H. Wilts Sr., 77 of Pontiac and formerly of Streator passed away Tuesday (June 7, 2022) at his home.

Visitation will be held Monday (June 13th) from 3 – 5 PM with full military honors conducted by members of Streator American Legion and VFW at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Cremation rites will follow services and burial will be in...

Jun 1, 2022

Marye Jo Vargas, 48 of Streator passed away Wednesday (June 1, 2022) at her home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Tuesday (June 7th) from 10 am until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with funeral services following.

Marye Jo was born on November 26, 1973, in Streator to Joseph and Virginia (Smith) Vargas.

Surviving are children, Lacie (Charles)...

May 30, 2022

James “Butch” J. Hudron Jr., 81 of Streator passed away Monday (May 30, 2022) at Heritage Health, Streator.

Visitation will be held Thursday (June 2nd) 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.

Serving as pallbearers will be nephews, Steve,...

May 24, 2022

Star Lynn Michael, 41, of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (May 24th, 2022) at her home.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held on Tuesday (May 31, 2022) from 2-4 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with a time of remembrance shared by family and friends.

Star was born on April 18, 1981, in Mendota to Steve Gaydos...

May 19, 2022

Another angel has gained their wings and has gone on to be with our Lord. Our beautiful mother, grandmother, and sister.  She will be forever loved and missed dearly by everyone. Especially, her favorite cat Willow.

Judith A. Demko, 81 of Streator passed away Thursday (May 19, 2022) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa surrounded by her loved ones.

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May 19, 2022

Mabel E. Dietman, 104 formerly of Streator passed away Thursday (May 19, 2022) at the Aperion Care, Marseilles.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Grand Rapids Cemetery, Grand Ridge.

Mabel was born on December 7, 1917, in Grand Ridge to Cora Beck.  She married Frank Dietman on June 17, 1937.  He preceded her in death on...

May 18, 2022

Dwayne (Mac/Mud) McDermaid, 75 passed away Wednesday morning (May 18, 2022) at OSF Center for Health, Streator.

Dwayne was born on October 4, 1946, in Grafton, ND, the youngest son of Dan and Laura (Hoselton) McDermaid.  He moved to Streator after his mother passed away and lived with his oldest brother Don and his wife Mary before moving in with...

May 15, 2022

James A. Cashmer, 51 of Streator passed away Sunday (May 15, 2022) at his home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Friday from 4 – 6 PM with services at 6PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Blackstone Cemetery at a later date.

Jim was born on December 7, 1970, in Streator to Willard and Martha...

May 15, 2022

On Sunday May 15th, Michael Thomas Pollard 58, passed away with family at his side.

 

A visitation will be held Friday, May 20th from 10 am until 12 pm at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held immediately following, officiated by close friend, Andy Urbanec. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. 

 

Serving as pallbearers will be...

May 13, 2022

Ross H. Coons Sr., 86 of Streator passed away Friday (May 13, 2022) at the St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Priavte family services will be held.

Ross was born on February 26, 1936 in Bushnell, IL to Ross H. and Vera (Wittles) Coons.  He married Karen Duknoski on Decemeber 24, 1963.  She surivives.

Also surviving are children, Ross (Becky) Coons...

May 12, 2022

William R. Gaefcke Sr., 68 of Streator passed away Thursday (May 12, 2022) at his home.

Following cremation, visitation will be held Saturday (July 30th) from 10am until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 12noon at the funeral home with full military honors following services.  Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

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May 12, 2022

Roxanne L. Trainor, 69 of Streator passed away Thursday (May 12, 2022) at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday (June 12th) 2PM at the Marshall County Sportsman Club, Wenona.  Burial will be in Moon Point Cemetery.

Roxanne was born on November 13, 1952, in Streator to Raymond and Frances (Godfrey) Byrd.

She married...

May 12, 2022

Beverly M. Tucker, 80 of Streator passed away Thursday (May 12, 2022) at Heritage Health, Streator.

A visitation will be held Saturday (May 21st) from 9AM until 11AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM at the funeral home with burial following in the Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom.

Beverly was born on December 25,...

May 7, 2022

Albert “Randy” Meyers, 89 of Streator passed away Saturday (May 7, 2022) at his home.

Visitation will be held Friday from 10Am until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 12noon at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Ottawa.

Randy was born on December 24, 1932, in Verona to...

May 6, 2022

 

Billie Ann Luttrell, 82 of Streator passed away Friday morning (May 6, 2022) at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center.

Graveside services will be held Thursday (May 26th) 11:30 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Billie was born on October 28, 1939, in Duck Hill, Mississippi to Charles and Ethel Mae (Drake) Rodgers.  She married Donald Luttrell on December...