OBITUARIES

Pastor David I. Lester

Pastor David I. Lester

Jan 3, 2025

Pastor David Irwin Lester, 68, of Lexington, SC passed away peacefully Friday morning (January 3rd, 2025) at Wellmore of Lexington in SC.

There will be two Celebration of Life Services for David Lester. Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at the Barr-Price Funeral Home in Lexington, SC. The family will be receiving condolences at 1:00pm with a Celebration of Life Service at 1:30pm...

Thomas Patrick Stimpert

Thomas Patrick Stimpert

Dec 26, 2024

Thomas Patrick Stimpert, 68 of Burlington, Wisconsin and formerly of Streator passed away Thursday (December 26, 2024) in Burlington, WI.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Thursday (Jan. 9th) from 10 a.m. until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held at 12noon at the funeral home and burial will be in Phillips Cemetery at a later date.

Tom...

Dayle Elaine Minkler

Dayle Elaine Minkler

Dec 26, 2024

Dayle E. Minkler, 77 of Streator, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford. She is now in Heaven reunited with those she took care of and lost.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held at noon...

Frank E. Carter

Frank E. Carter

Dec 25, 2024

Frank E. Carter Sr. 56 of Streator passed away Wednesday morning December 25, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday (Dec. 29th) from 12noon until 4p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.

Frank was born on September 4, 1968, in Morris to John and Juanita (Villarreal) Carter Sr.

He is survived by daughters Krystal Cook of Streator and Destyna Carter of Texas,...

Charol M. (Barry) Hall

Charol M. (Barry) Hall

Dec 21, 2024

Charol M. Hall, 74 of Streator passed away Saturday evening (December 21, 2024) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

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

Charol was born on September 18, 1950, in Batavia to Kenneth and Thelma (Holmes) Barry. She married John Hall on November 26, 1986. He survives.

Also surviving...

Richard Gene Davis Sr

Richard Gene Davis Sr

Dec 18, 2024

Richard Gene Davis, born on January 12, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 83. 

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Leona; his beloved wife, Shirley; and his older brother, Raymond Jr. He is survived by his children, Richard Jr., Melody, Hope, Mark, Penny, Mike, and Heather; eighteen grandchildren;...

Lois A. Murray

Lois A. Murray

Dec 11, 2024

Lois A. Murray, 90 of Streator passed away Wednesday (December 11, 2024) at the ARC- Streator.

Lois was born November 14, 1934, in Minonk to Hobert and Pearl (Adams) Robertson. She married Wayne Murray on May 10, 1975. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2008.

Surviving are daughters Peggy Burnside of Texas, Pamela Berg of Streator and Kelly Eaves of...

Mark Vissering

Mark Vissering

Dec 11, 2024

Glen “Mark” Vissering, 67 of Streator passed away Wednesday morning (December 11, 2024) at his home.

A visitation will be held Monday (Dec. 16th) from 4 – 7 p.m. with funeral services following at 7 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery at a later date.

Mark was born on September 12, 1957, in Streator to Glen...

Sandra B. Mattas

Sandra B. Mattas

Dec 8, 2024

Sandra B. Mattas, 77 of Streator passed away Sunday (December 8, 2024) at the ARC, Streator.

Sandra was born on March 16, 1947, in Streator to George and Helen (Rogowicz) Mattas.

Surviving are close friends, Michelle Henne, Edna Schmitz, Dianna Pomeranke, Beverly Cebulko and Bill Trelease and her care giver Donna Lee.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a dear...

Walter E. Bernard

Walter E. Bernard

Dec 7, 2024

Walter E. Bernard, 89 of Grand Ridge passed away Saturday morning (December 7, 2024) at the ARC – Streator.

A visitation will be held Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator.

 Serving as pallbearers will be Ken Straughn, Greg Durdan, JC Richards,...

Donald L. Cameron

Donald L. Cameron

Dec 6, 2024

Donald L. Cameron, 84 of Streator passed away peacefully at his home on Friday (December 6, 2024) surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held Wednesday from 10a.m. until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12noon at the funeral home with grandson Donny Jewett officiating.

Burial will be in the Grand Ridge Cemetery. 

Serving as pallbearers...

Jacqueline L. Jimenez

Jacqueline L. Jimenez

Dec 5, 2024

Jacqueline L. Jimenez, 69 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (December 5, 2024) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 11a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be sons,...

Audrey L. Hull

Audrey L. Hull

Dec 5, 2024

Audrey L. Hull, 85 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (December 5, 2024) at her home.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 – 11 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. 

Audrey was born on November 6, 1939, in Morris to Orville and Minnie (Schweinsberg) Hauge.

Surviving is a son Jerry (Wava) Hauge of...

Junior "Earl" Johnson

Junior "Earl" Johnson

Nov 30, 2024

Junior "Earl" Johnson, 72, of Streator and formerly of Aurora passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 30th, 2024, at home with family by his side.

Junior was born April 22, 1952, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to Earl and Bonnie (Byrd) Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Harris) Johnson. They were married on May 19, 1990, and enjoyed a long...

David William Schmitt

David William Schmitt

Nov 26, 2024

David William. Schmitt, 71 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (November 26, 2024) at his home.

A visitation will be held on Monday from 10a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12noon at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery at a later date.

David was...

Sherry L. Jordan

Sherry L. Jordan

Nov 10, 2024

Sherry Lynn Jordan, 59 of Streator passed away Sunday morning (November 10, 2024) at Accent Care in Naperville.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Thursday from 10a.m. until 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Services will be held at noon at the funeral home with burial in Riverview Cemetery.

Sherry was born on September 28, 1965, in Streator to John and...

Jill A. Melrose

Jill A. Melrose

Nov 7, 2024

Jill A. Melrose, 64 of Streator passed away Thursday (November 7, 2024) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12noon until 2p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with services following at 2. Cremation rites will be accorded following services and burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Jill was born...

Marna Noreen Hayes

Marna Noreen Hayes

Nov 6, 2024

Marna Noreen Hayes, 73 of Streator passed away November 6, 2024, at the ARC, Streator.

Marna was born on January 24, 1951, in Ottawa to Otis and Geneva (Lightner) Hayes.

Surviving are nephews, Eric (Schalacey) Hayes and Brian (Jade) Hayes both of Louisiana, great nephews and niece Braylon Broussard, Kole Hayes, Lilah Hayes, Xaiden Hayes and Kaymin Hayes, sister-in-law Sandy Hayes of...

James Quinn Freehill

James Quinn Freehill

Oct 27, 2024

James (Jim) Quinn Freehill, 82 of Streator passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. 

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Winterrowd Funeral Home in Streator, with burial at Riverview Cemetery in Streator at a to-be-determined date.

Jim was born on August 16, 1942, in Durant, OK to Quintin and...

Wesley "Bob" R. Eiten

Wesley "Bob" R. Eiten

Oct 24, 2024

Wesley R. “Bob” Eiten, 70, of Troy Grove, passed away on October 24, 2024.

Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Troy Grove to Edward and June Eiten. He married Beth A. Schmitt of Streator on October 6, 1978.

He is survived by his wife Beth, son Derek (Dr. Abbie) Eiten of Streator, sister Paula (Otto) Wells of Jackson Hole, Wyoming,...

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