OBITUARIES

JoAnn Shepard

JoAnn Shepard

May 15, 2020

JoAnn Shepard, 86 of Streator passed away Friday (May 15, 2020) at her home.

Private family services will be held.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren and honorary pallbearer will be her son Buddy.

The Winterrowd Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

JoAnn was born on August 30, 1933 in Thayer,...

Ruth Helen Irwin

Ruth Helen Irwin

May 15, 2020

Ruth Helen (Cook) Irwin, 65 passed away Friday (May 15, 2020) at the Aperion Health Care, Marseilles.

Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Phillips Cemetery with Mike Young from New Beginning Baptist Church.  Winterrowd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth was born on March 19, 1955 in Streator to Lyell E. and Violet...

Dr. Wendell A. Sargent

Dr. Wendell A. Sargent

May 12, 2020

Dr. Wendell Sargent, 78 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (May 12, 2020) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Burial will be in the Mount Gilead Cemetery in Decatur, IL.

The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

Wendell was born on...

Jeffery D. Flanery

Jeffery D. Flanery

May 8, 2020

Jeffery D. Flanery, 62 of Streator passed away Friday evening (May 8, 2020) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Following cremation a private family celebration of life will be held.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jeff was born on November 27, 1957 in Reedsburg, WI to Carl and Vela (Wilkerson) Flanery.

He is survived...

Andrew Elias

Andrew Elias

May 4, 2020

Andrew Elias, 58 of Streator passed away Monday (May 4, 2020) at his home.

Following cremation a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with a private burial in the St. Stephen’s Cemetery.

The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Andrew was born on November 19, 1961 in Streator to Bernard and Catherine (Lukach) Elias.

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Charles "Chaz" Raymond Bliss

Charles "Chaz" Raymond Bliss

May 2, 2020

Charles (Chaz) Raymond Bliss, 55, of Streator, IL, passed away on May 2, 2020. He was born to parents Louise (Berryhill) Bliss and Harold Bliss, on December 10, 1964 in Streator , IL.

 

Charles (Chaz) met Jayne (Gillman) Bliss in 1994. They were married on July 18, 2011, in Ottawa, IL. Together they raised 1 daughter, Natalie (Bliss) Villalobos, and...

James G Wilson Sr.

James G Wilson Sr.

Apr 30, 2020

James G. Wilson Sr. 82 of Streator passed away Thursday (April 30, 2020) at his home.

Following cremation, a private family service will be held and burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Ottawa.

Winterrowd Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jim was born on July 13, 1937 in Galesburg to Glenn and Irene (Moore) Wilson.  He...

Betty Ann Eutis

Betty Ann Eutis

Apr 30, 2020

Betty Ann Eutis, 87 of Grand Ridge passed away Thursday (April 30, 2020) at her home.

A public walk thru visitation with no family present will be held Monday from 5 – 7 PM at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home with a limited number of no more than 10 people at one given time. A private  graveside service will be...

Bernice C. Sopher

Bernice C. Sopher

Apr 27, 2020

Bernice C. Sopher, 96 of Streator passed away peacefully at her home on Monday (April 27, 2020) with her family at her side.

Following cremation a private family service will be held with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bernice was born on June 14, 1923 in Streator to Fred and...

Helen C. Gaefcke

Helen C. Gaefcke

Apr 23, 2020

Helen Charlene (Samuels) Gaefcke, 93 of Streator passed away Thursday (April 23rd, 2020) surrounded by her loving family at OSF St. James Medical Center in Pontiac.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  A memorial will be planned after her grandson returns from overseas deployment. 

Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park at a later date.                                                            

Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family...

Madge Cameron

Madge Cameron

Apr 18, 2020

Madge M. Cameron, 80 of Streator passed away Saturday (April 18, 2020) at her home surrounded by family.

She was known to many as “Maggie”.  Madge was born to John W. and Cora Mondy on February 11, 1940.  She graduated from Seneca High School, class of 1958.  Madge was awarded the DAR award in High School.  Madge was a waitress...

Susan Marie Christensen

Susan Marie Christensen

Apr 18, 2020

Susan M. Christensen, 65 of Streator passed away Saturday (April 18, 2020) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Private family services will be held and burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Susan was born on October 2,...

Robertha "Tootie" C. Finkenbinder

Robertha "Tootie" C. Finkenbinder

Apr 16, 2020

Robertha “Tootie” C. Finkenbinder, 100 of Cornell passed away Thursday evening (April 16, 2020) at the Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac.

Private family services will be held and burial will be in the Defenbaugh Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 8:30 AM Cornell Community Lutheran Church.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home is in charge of...

Norma Jean Nevin

Norma Jean Nevin

Apr 15, 2020

 Norma Jean (Robertson) Nevin, longtime resident of Grand Ridge, IL, died early in the morning of Wednesday April 15th, 2020 in her home where she lived for 61 years.  She was a loving wife, fearless mother & grandmother, breast cancer survivor, and was an inspiration to her family.

Born in Streator IL on November 11th, 1936, daughter of Donald and...

Brenda Lee Voigts

Brenda Lee Voigts

Apr 15, 2020

Brenda Lee Voigts, 56 of Flanagan passed away Wednesday (April 15, 2020) at her home.

A Celebration of Life memorial, graveside service will be held Sunday (July 26, 2020) at 11 AM at the Long Point Cemetery.  Burial will be in the Long Point Cemetery.

The Winterrowd Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brenda was born on February...

Raymond Lee Fulkerson

Raymond Lee Fulkerson

Apr 8, 2020

Raymond Lee Fulkerson, 72 of Streator passed away Wednesday (April 8, 2020) at Heritage Health, Streator.

Private family services will be held with burial in the St. Stephen’s Cemetery.  A memorial mass will be said at a later date.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ray was born on April 14, 1947 in Streator to Raymond...

Robert J. Retoff

Robert J. Retoff

Apr 2, 2020

Robert J. Retoff, 74 of Streator passed away Tuesday (April 2, 2020) at his home.

Following cremation, a private family service will be held.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Bob was born on November 29, 1945 in Streator to Andrew and Josephine (Ondrey) Retoff.  He married Donna Pitts on October 28, 1993.  She survives

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Ellen L. Redd

Ellen L. Redd

Mar 25, 2020

Ellen L. Redd, 77 of Streator passed away Wednesday (March 25, 2020) at her home. Following cremation a memorial service will be held at a later date with burial in Riverview Cemetery. Ellen was born on October 11, 1942 in Pana, IL to Robert and Ellen (Sminchak) Sphar. She married Kenneth Hamann in 1960, they later divorced. She married Francis...

Audrey Ann Cabal

Audrey Ann Cabal

Mar 23, 2020

Audrey Ann Cabal, 73, of Streator went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Her strong devotion to Jesus Christ gave her much peace and comfort during many challenging seasons in life.

Audrey was born on April 23, 1946 in Peru to Michael and Mary (Drag) Rogalla.  She married Donald Cabal...

Virginia E. Missel

Virginia E. Missel

Mar 22, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Missel, 94 of Streator passed away Sunday (March 22, 2020) at Heritage Health, Streator.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.  The Winterrowd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia was born on September 16, 1925 in Arkansas to Robert H. and Nanney Lee.  She...