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Elsie Marie Edwards

Elsie Marie Edwards

Sep 25, 2023

 

Elsie M. Edwards, 82 of Streator passed away Monday (September 25, 2023) at the ARC in Streator.

Per her request there will be no services, cremation rites will be accorded.

Elsie was born on February 13, 1941, in Harrisburg, IL to Clarence and Myrtle (Wadley) Dunning.  She married Robert Edwards on December 29, 1960.  He preceded her in death...

Shirley Ann Gielow

Shirley Ann Gielow

Sep 24, 2023

 

Shirley A. Gielow, 81 of Grand Ridge passed away Sunday (September 24, 2023) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

A visitation will be held Sunday from 4 – 6 PM at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6PM.  A private family burial will be in the Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Ottawa.

Shirley was born...

Ruth I. Madara

Ruth I. Madara

Sep 16, 2023

 

Ruth I. Madara, 93 of Streator passed away Saturday morning (September 16, 2023) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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

Ruth was born on January 14, 1930, in Streator to John and Fannie (Dent) Strobel.  She married John Madara on September 30, 1950.  He preceded her in...

Frank W. Kettman

Frank W. Kettman

Sep 15, 2023

 

Frank W. Kettman, 67 of Peru and formerly of Streator passed away Friday (September 15, 2023) at his home.

A visitation will be held Saturday from 10AM until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Services will be held at noon at the funeral home with burial in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be nephews, Guy and Luke...

Corey Ryan Fredericksen

Corey Ryan Fredericksen

Sep 15, 2023

 

Corey Ryan Fredericksen, 44 of Streator, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2023, in LaSalle, IL.

 

A visitation will be held at Winterrowd Funeral Home (Streator) on Thursday, September 21st from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.  A Time of Remembrance to be held at 7:00 PM.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Streator Moose Lodge; date...

Nellie Mae Bressner

Nellie Mae Bressner

Sep 11, 2023

 

Nellie Mae (Tomlinson) Bressner, 96, of Streator, formerly of Long Point, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday (September 11, 2023) at Arc at Streator (Heritage Health)

 

A visitation will be held Saturday from 9:30 am until 11AM at the Central Church of Christ.  Services will be held at 11AM at the church with burial in...

Verna Joyce Bruns

Verna Joyce Bruns

Sep 1, 2023

Verna Joyce (Hopwood) Bruns, 82 of Streator passed away peacefully Friday (September 1, 2023) surrounded by her family at her residence in Streator, IL.

 

She was born on April 4, 1941, at home in Filmore, IL to Clarence and Pauline (Cook) Hopwood. She was the fifth born of nine siblings. She married Herman “Bones” Bruns on August 18, 1956....

Betty L. Walker

Betty L. Walker

Aug 24, 2023

 

Betty L. (Papenburg) Walker, 74 of Sauk Village, IL and formerly of Blackstone passed away August 24, 2023, at her home.

Graveside services will be held Monday (September 18th) at 11 AM at the Blackstone Cemetery.

Betty was born on January 3, 1949, in Streator to Clarence and Helen (Broderson) Papenburg.  She married Dale Walker on June 24, 1972. ...

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...