OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2024

Karla K. Poling, 83, of Streator passed away on June 4th, 2024, at Toulon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Toulon, IL. Services will be conducted at First United Methodist Church, Streator, on Saturday, June 15th. Visitation begins at 11:30am with services at 12pm. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

Karla was born on October 5, 1940, in Du Quoin, IL, daughter...

Jun 3, 2024

Gloria Jean Hobbs, aged 95, from Streator, IL, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the ARC in Dwight, IL. After cremation, a visitation will take place on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home, followed by services at noon. Burial will occur at a later date. Gloria was born on...

May 28, 2024

Janet McCall, 82 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (May 28, 2024) in Streator.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held Saturday (June 8th) at 2:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Ottawa.

Janet was born on July 11, 1941, in Marseilles to Kerdith E. and Virginia L. (Schwartz) Scanland.  She married Terrell McCall on July 26,...

May 19, 2024

John T. Durdan, 68 of rural Streator passed away Sunday morning (May 19, 2024) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 11a.m. at the funeral home.  A burial will follow in the Grand Rapids Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers...

May 7, 2024

Dolores Mercedes (Andrick) Ott, 94, of Grand Ridge died May 7, 2024.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 14 at Grand Ridge Funeral Home with visitation from 10 am - 12 pm with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Ottawa.

Dolores was born on October 9, 1929, to Alexander and Bernice Ryan Andrick in Chicago. She was...

May 7, 2024

Pamela Lynn Northrup, 62 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (May 7, 2024) at Goldwater Care in Spring Valley.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be held at later date.  

Pam was born on August 1, 1961, in Streator to Harold and Shirley (Horton) Brewer.  She married Randy Northrup in 1980.  He preceded her in death on May 17, 2022.

Surviving...

May 6, 2024

Donald J. Kolojay, 75 of Streator passed away May 6, 2024, at his home.

A visitation will be held Sunday from 12noon until 2p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with services and full military honors conducted by members of the Peru American Legion.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jerry, Joe, Mason, Emerson, Mike, and Bud.

Don was born on October 27, 1948,...

Apr 25, 2024

Terry Ann Mills, 74 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (April 25, 2024) at the ARC of Streator.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Wednesday from 12noon until 2p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at the Ancona Cemetery.

Terry was born on September 4, 1949, in Kalamazoo, MI to Clyde and Florence “Kitty” (Arnold) Eagley.   She married...

Apr 23, 2024

Kevin Leslie Walter, 69, passed away peacefully from heart disease on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 with his family by his side.  

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday April 27, 2024 at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Grand Rapids Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service...

Apr 22, 2024

Dale L. Melvin, 83 of Cornell passed away Monday (April 22, 2024) at his home.

Following cremation a private family celebration of life will be held.

Dale was born on September 8, 1940, in Streator to Roy G and Ida (Cheely) Melvin.  He married Jacklene Osborn in 1960.  She passed away in 2000.  He then married Sandra Kaye Bohm in 2002, she...

Apr 20, 2024

Ronald L. Volk, 85 of Rutland passed Saturday evening (April 20, 2024) at his home surrounded by his loving wife Cheryl and family.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held Sunday from 3 – 5 p.m. with services being held at 5 p.m. at the Winterrowd Funeral Home.

Ron was born on August 19, 1938, in Minonk to Isadore and Minnie (Cox)...

Apr 18, 2024

Charles A. Richards Jr., 91 of Streator passed away Thursday morning (April 18, 2024) at his home.

A visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Grand Ridge Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11a.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Wolf Creek Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew Marshall, Jonathan,...

Apr 15, 2024

William Randall Maddux, (90), was born on January 7, 1934, and passed away at home on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his wife, daughters and brother.  William was born in Chicago and grew up in Long Point.  He graduated from Long Point High School and played on the baseball and basketball teams while attending Millikin University.  He served in the...

Apr 15, 2024

Donna D. Ruberstell, 85 of Streator passed away Monday morning (April 15, 2024) at her home.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 10 – 12noon at the Winterrowd Funeral Home with services held at 12noon at the funeral home.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua, Blayton and Derek Ruberstell, Rick Clayton, Jeremiah Selvidge, Jordan...

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...