OBITUARIES

Pat Fortson

Pat Fortson

Nov 25, 2023

 

Elijah “Pat” P. Fortson, 38 of Streator passed away Saturday (November 25, 2023) at his home.

Private family services will be held at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in Riverview Cemetery.

Pat was born on November 9, 1985, in Streator to Andrew Handzus and Patricia Fortson.

Surviving are his children, EvaLynn, Joshua, Annabella, Caleb, and Zoey all of...

Eric Lee Vissering

Eric Lee Vissering

Nov 23, 2023

 

Eric Lee Vissering, 39 of Streator passed away Thursday evening (November 23, 2023) at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held Friday (Dec. 1st) from 4 – 6 PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.

Eric was born on October 20, 1984, in Streator to Glen Mark and Kim (Woolford) Vissering.

Surviving is his...

Suzann Carpenter

Suzann Carpenter

Nov 22, 2023

 

Suzann Carpenter, 73 of Streator passed away Wednesday evening (November 22, 2023) at Flanagan Rehabilitation & Health Care.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2024 at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Suzann was born on June 15, 1950, in Streator to Harold and Sadie (Turner) Carpenter.

Surviving is, children Leann (Thomas) Augustine of...

Miki Rena Sansom

Miki Rena Sansom

Nov 20, 2023

 

Miki Rena Sansom, 41 of Streator passed away Monday morning (November 20, 2023) in Streator.

Following cremation, there will be no services.

Miki was born on December 6, 1981, in Streator to Joseph and Tuesday (Grady) Sansom.

Surviving are her children Cory, Chelsea and Gabby Page, her mother Tuesday Grady of Streator and brothers Joseph Sansom III and Sean...

Thomas L Miller Sr.

Thomas L Miller Sr.

Nov 20, 2023

 

Thomas L. Miller Sr., 76 of Streator passed away Monday (November 20, 2023) evening at Aperion Care, Princeton.

Following cremation, a private family service will be held.

Tom was born on May 18, 1947, in Seneca to Frank and Grace (Thomas) Miller. He married Diane Brooke

on July 31, 1973. She survives.

Also surviving are Scott Allen Melvin, Mindy...

Robert A. Cave

Robert A. Cave

Nov 17, 2023

 

Robert A. Cave, (“Mayor” of Wilsman) age 86 of rural Streator passed away Friday evening (November 17, 2023) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11AM at Riverview Cemetery with military honors conducted by members of the Streator American Legion and VFW.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Ron, Robert, Randy and Jessica...

Kevin Lee Yuhas

Kevin Lee Yuhas

Nov 10, 2023

 

Kevin L. Yuhas, 56 of Streator passed away Friday morning (November 10, 2023) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Private family services will be held at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with burial in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

Kevin was born on November 20, 1966, in Streator to Louis and Maxine (McClure) Yuhas.

Surviving is, sister Debbie Tombaugh of Manville,...

Joyce Ann Ford

Joyce Ann Ford

Nov 10, 2023

 

Joyce Ann Ford, 63 of Streator passed away Friday morning (November 10, 2023) at the ARC in Streator

Joyce was born on December 23, 1959, in Streator to Wilbur and Betty (Jason) Moore.  She married Rick Ford on January 6, 1991.  He survives.

Also surviving are sons, Ronald Ford Jr. of N. Carolina, Chad Ford of Streator, Dwayne Ford...

Gerald Paul Bauer

Gerald Paul Bauer

Nov 7, 2023

 

Gerald P. Bauer, 78 of Long Point passed away Tuesday evening (November 7, 2023) at his home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Friday (Nov. 17th) from 10AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with funeral services being held at noon with military honors being conducted by members of the Streator American Legion and VFW.

Jerry was...

Joan Gail Long

Joan Gail Long

Nov 7, 2023

 

Joan G. Long, 83 of rural Streator passed away Tuesday morning (November 7, 2023) at her home.

A visitation will be held Friday from 4 – 7 PM with services following at 7PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home, cremation rites will follow services.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11AM at Long Point Cemetery.

Joan was born on...

Jean LaVerna Donze

Jean LaVerna Donze

Nov 5, 2023

 

Jean L. Donze, 92, of Rural Streator passed away Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, at The Inn at Evenglow in Pontiac.

Visitation will be Monday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Streator. Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon at the church. Burial will follow at Rooks Creek Cemetery, Graymont.

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James E. Teegardin

James E. Teegardin

Nov 3, 2023

 

James E. Teegardin, 82 of Streator passed away Friday morning (November 3, 2023) at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

A visitation will be held Wednesday from 10 AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with services following at noon.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Jim was born on June 17,...

Glenna B. Bingham

Glenna B. Bingham

Oct 28, 2023

 

Glenna B. Bingham, 93 of Streator and formerly of Peoria passed away Saturday morning (October 28, 2023) at her home.

Private family services will be held.  Burial will be in the Groton Union Cemetery, Groton, S. Dakota.

Glenna was born on July 5, 1930, in Groton, S. Dakota to Scott and Gladine (Litzkow) Bingham.

Surviving are sisters, Pat Ladika...

Sharon "Cherie" Grennan

Sharon "Cherie" Grennan

Oct 21, 2023

We are sad to announce that Sharon (Cherie) Grennan passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday October 21st. 

Cherie was the daughter of William and Mildred Williams. She was married to Leo Grennan in 1969. 

She is survived by her son, Sean Wheatland, daughter, Jori Kasher, son in law, Jeff Kasher, sister-in-law, Mary Poruba and several...

Alice Ann Fellers

Alice Ann Fellers

Oct 21, 2023

 

Alice Ann Fellers, 81 of Ladd and formerly of Streator passed away Saturday morning (October 21, 2023) at Unity Methodist Hospital, Peoria.

Alice was born on August 1, 1942, in Streator to John and Camilla (Boatman) Mital.  She married Roger Fellers on December 21, 1985.  He survives.

Also surviving are daughter, Lori (Dan) Nichols of Streator and son Brian...

Barbara Jane Matas

Barbara Jane Matas

Oct 21, 2023

 

Barbara J. Matas, 89 of Streator passed away Saturday (October 21, 2023) at the ARC – Streator.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 10 – 11:45 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 12noon at the St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church.  Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

Serving...

Christine M. Barnec

Christine M. Barnec

Oct 18, 2023

 

Christine M. Barnec, 62 of Streator passed away Wednesday, (October 18, 2023) at the ARC in Streator.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Tuesday, (Oct. 24th) from 11AM until 1PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with a celebration of life held at a later date.

Chris was born on December 26, 1960, in Streator to Donald and Elsa...

Howard "Van" F. Fluech Jr

Howard "Van" F. Fluech Jr

Oct 15, 2023

 

Howard “Van” F. Fluech, Jr., 48, of Streator passed away Sunday, (October 15, 2023) at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Monday, October 23rd at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Rev. Rodney Kreier will officiate.

A visitation will be Monday, October 23rd from 10 A.M. until 12 noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. 

Burial...

Avis E. Harcharik

Avis E. Harcharik

Oct 13, 2023

 

Avis E. Harcharik, 81 of Ottawa and formerly of Streator passed away Friday morning (October 13, 2023) at the LaSalle County Nursing Home.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Riverview Cemetery.

Avis was born on November 24, 1941, in Streator to Ellis and Alma (Mitchell) Hedrick.  She married Edwin Harcharik on May 31, 1960.  He...

Anna Michelle Martin

Anna Michelle Martin

Oct 11, 2023

 

Anna Michelle Martin, 19 of Streator passed away Wednesday (October 11, 2023) in rural Streator.

Visitation will be Sunday (October 15, 2023) from 2 to 5 P.M. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday (October 16, 2023) at 11 A.M. at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church with Monsignor Phillip Halfacre officiating.  Burial...