OBITUARIES

Harold Nick Marshall

Harold Nick Marshall

Jan 27, 2025

Harold Nick Marshall, 83 of Streator passed away Monday morning (January 27, 2025) at his home.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 10a.m. to 12noon with a brief prayer service at 12p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Riverview Cemetery at a later date.

Harold was born on February 23, 1941, in Wenona to Wayne and Mary...

Connie  (McClure) Spradling

Connie (McClure) Spradling

Jan 25, 2025

Connie I. (McClure) Spradling, 64 of Cornell and formerly of Streator passed away Saturday, (January 25, 2025) in Indianapolis, IN.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Friday (Feb. 7th) from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. A private family burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Connie was born on October 31, 1960, in Galesburg to Ernest...

Sanford "Ido" Berry Jr.

Sanford "Ido" Berry Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

Sanford “Ido” Berry Jr., 60 of Streator passed away Friday (January 24, 2025) at his home.

Born on December 19, 1964, in Streator to Sanford and Constance (Baugh) Berry Sr.

He leaves behind siblings, Belinda Baugh, Shirley Williams, Karen Berry, Melissa (Russell) Shepherd, Raymond (Cathy) Berry all of Streator, Joyce Berry of Peoria, Dianne McKinney of Woodstock, GA, Warren Berry of Jackson,...

Thomas J. Corcoran

Thomas J. Corcoran

Jan 24, 2025

Thomas James Corcoran, 77 of Streator passed away Friday January 24, 2025.

Thomas was born on October 25, 1947, in Evanston, IL, to Walter and Marion (Burns) Corcoran.

 He was a devoted father to his four children: Anthony Sean Corcoran of Plainfield, Michael Salvatore Corcoran of Woodstock, Tiffany Marie (Dakota) Sterling of Streator and Dennis Patrick Corcoran of Rockwood, TN. and was...

Audrey "Joy" Plymire

Audrey "Joy" Plymire

Jan 21, 2025

Audrey “Joy” Plymire, 91 of Ransom passed away Tuesday (January 21, 2025) at the ARC- Streator.

A visitation will be held Friday from 9:30a.m. until 11a.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m.at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Allen Twp Cemetery, Ransom. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Jimmy, Terry, Eric, Andrew,...

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...

Kirt Edward Van Buren

Kirt Edward Van Buren

Dec 30, 2024

Kirt Edward VanBuren, 75 of Grand Ridge passed away Monday (December 30, 2024) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday (Feb. 1st) from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Grand Ridge United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in the Grand Ridge Cemetery at a later date.

Kirt was born on September 11,...

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...