OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2024

Apr 14, 2024

Frankie Mae Broadus, 78 of Streator passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 19, 2024, at noon at the Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home, Streator.   Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator...

Apr 10, 2024

Lysle “Marc” Willey, 59 of Streator passed away Wednesday evening (April 10, 2024) at his home.

A visitation will be held Monday from 5 – 7PM with services at 7PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.   Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Marc was born on December 12, 1964, in Streator to Lysle W. and Marcelline (Renn) Willey.

Surviving are sisters, Sue...

Apr 8, 2024

Mary Lou Harsted, 87 of Grand Ridge passed away Monday evening (April 8, 2024) at the ARC in Streator.

Private family services will be held.  The Grand Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lou was born on May 23, 1936, in Ottawa to Clarence and Veronica (Kerrigan) Kuhn.  She married Donald Harsted Sr on August 9, 1958.  He survives.

Also...

Apr 4, 2024

Lucas “Luke” J. Shepard, 41 of Streator, born January 10, 1983, passed away April 4, 2024.

Our family regrets to inform you that Lucas “Luke” lost his battle with Lupus Thursday at home.

Luke was best known for making his friends and family laugh.  His laughter and witty sense of humor will truly be missed by his loved ones.

Luke is survived by...

Apr 4, 2024

Jeannette M. Palaschak, 88 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (April 4, 2024) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She had been a resident of Pavilion of Ottawa.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Ottawa.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jeannette was born on...

Mar 27, 2024

Randall D. Smith, 59, of Streator, passed away Wednesday afternoon (March 27, 2024) at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.  

A visitation will be held Monday from 4PM until 7PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home in Streator.

Funeral services will be held at 7PM at the funeral home with cremation rites following services.   

Burial will be in Allen Township Cemetery.  

Randy...

Mar 24, 2024

Julie A. Murray, 66 of Streator passed away Sunday morning (March 24, 2024) at her home.  

Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.   

Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.  

Julie was born on May 2, 1957, in San Bernardino, CA to Ralph and Vicie Bernice (Burrow) Olesen.  

Surviving is...

Mar 23, 2024

David A. Frickey, 60 of Streator passed away Saturday morning (March 23, 2024) at OSF Center for Health, Streator.  

Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.   

Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.  

David was born on February 15, 1964, in Streator to Ralph and Louise (Kollar) Frickey.

He married Louwanna...

Mar 18, 2024

Wylie W. Robinson 81, of Streator passed away Monday morning (March 18, 2024) at his home.  

Private family services will be held.  A celebration of life will be held on May 11, 2024, location TBD, contact his daughters for information.

Burial will be in Grand Ridge Cemetery.  

Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.   

Wylie was born on January 22,...

Mar 14, 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Mickey L. Plymire 74, of Ransom passed away Friday evening (March 8, 2024) at his home.  

Following cremation, a memorial visitation will be held Saturday from 9 AM until 10:30 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM at the funeral home.  

Burial will be held at a later date.  

Mick was born on...

Feb 28, 2024

Brett E. Spitznagle, 57 of Streator and formerly of Washington, IL passed away Wednesday evening (February 28, 2024) at his home.  

Following cremation, private family services will be held.  

Winterrowd Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Brett was born on August 9, 1966, in Sunnyland, IL to Larry and Helen Spitznagle.

He married Kathy Jo Winn-McBride on November 13, 2019.  She...

Feb 15, 2024

Kelly E. Murphy, 66 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (February 15, 2024) at his home.

A visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 – 11AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Services will be held at 11AM at the funeral home with his sister Kim Forristall officiating.  Burial will be in the Bell Plain Baptist Cemetery, Pattonsburg.

Serving as pallbearers will be...

Feb 14, 2024

Patsy Ann Balke of Streator passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon (February 14, 2024) at the ARC in Streator.

A visitation will be held Monday from 9 – 11 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with the rosary recited at 8:45. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM at the funeral home with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Serving as...

Jan 26, 2024

Ryan P. Cook, 44 of Streator passed away Friday (January 26, 2024) at his home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with memorial services following at 11:30 AM.

Ryan was born on September 17, 1979, in Spring Valley to Jerry and Louanne (Bennett) Cook.

Surviving are his parents of Streator, and...

Jan 24, 2024

Lois Ann Brooke, 74 of Streator passed away Wednesday morning (January 24, 2024) at her home.

A visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 – 6  PM at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with services following at 6PM.  Cremation rites will follow services.

Lois was born on February 1, 1949, in Streator to Steve and Ann (Olsen) Dutko Sr.  She married James Brooke...

Jan 21, 2024

John “Jack” J. Underwood Sr., 87 of Streator passed away Sunday morning (January 21, 2024) at the Pavilion of Ottawa.

Following cremation, private family services will be held.

Jack was born on August 7, 1936, in Ottawa to Hubert and Margaret (Besse) Underwood.

Surviving are sons, Robin, James and John Jr Underwood, daughter Eileen (Robert) Haughtigan all of Streator, grandchildren, Kristina Katchmar, Brandi...

Jan 18, 2024

Betty Jean (Leininger) Allen, 75, of Clinton, Iowa, and formerly of Streator, IL, passed away Thursday evening (January 18, 2024) in Clinton, Iowa at The Alverno.

A visitation will be held Saturday (Jan. 27th) from 10 am until 12 noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home in Streator, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon at the funeral home with...

Jan 17, 2024

Linda C. Fleming, 66 of Streator passed away Wednesday afternoon (January 17, 2024) at her home.

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

Linda was born on January 17, 1958, in Chicago to Willie and Shirley 9 Hilliard) Holland.  She married Patrick Fleming on September 9, 1989.  He preceded her in death on September...