Obituaries

Carrell M. Lowe

Carrell M. Lowe

Sep 3, 2025

Carrell “Totsie” Lowe, 59 of Streator passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.

Carrell was born December 7, 1965 in Chicago, a daughter...

Tad M. Simpson

Tad M. Simpson

Aug 21, 2025

Tad M. Simpson, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home in Ottawa.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator with Chaplin Dave Van Laar officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Tuesday at...

Arthur "Art" L. Riblet

Arthur "Art" L. Riblet

Aug 16, 2025

Arthur “Art” L. Riblet, 71, of Streator passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the OSF Center for Health, Streator, surrounded by the love of his family.

A Celebration of Art’s Life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. A time to share memories will start at 6:00...

Joseph "Joe" Franklin Mullin

Joseph "Joe" Franklin Mullin

Aug 13, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Franklin Mullin, 61, of Grand Ridge, Illinois, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ottawa, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, Illinois...

Brian Scott Worby

Brian Scott Worby

Aug 6, 2025

Brian Scott Worby, 54 of Toluca formerly of Montgomery and Streator, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.

Brian was born February 13, 1971 in Aurora, a son of Clifford and Shirley (Shannon) Worby. He married Carol Cockrum on...

Larry O. Simpson

Larry O. Simpson

Aug 2, 2025

Larry O. Simpson, 84 of Mendota formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Allure of Mendota surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Earlville United Methodist Church. Pastor Sandy Smith officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church following the service. Pallbearers will be Garrett Simpson, Logan...

Donna J. Lowe

Donna J. Lowe

Aug 1, 2025

Donna J. Lowe, 90 of Ottawa formerly of Streator, passed away peacefully Friday, August 1, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Ottawa.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor Rodney Kreier will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Ray Gelsthorpe, Pat Barnwell, Ed Bowen, Jace...

Tad Ken Robertson

Tad Ken Robertson

Jul 12, 2025

Tad K. Robertson, 84 of Streator passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A memorial mass will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Streator. Military rites will be performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post 217 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1492...

Gerald "Jerry" Vandemark

Gerald "Jerry" Vandemark

Jun 24, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” “Tuffy” Vandemark, 86 of Streator passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. There will be a Lions Club Ritual at 6:00 PM Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday,...

Gabriele Atria

Gabriele Atria

Jun 5, 2025

Gabriele Atria, 50 of Streator passed away Thursday June 5, 2025 in Streator.

A Celebration of Gabe’s Life will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Following the celebration of life, family and friends are invited to the Eagles for drinks and dinner.  Cremation rites will be accorded.

Gabe was born...

N. Carol Sass

N. Carol Sass

Jun 2, 2025

N. Carol Sass, 70 of Streator passed away Monday June 2, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Carol was born August 19, 1954 in Henderson, Kentucky, the daughter of John and Catherine (Spence) Highland.

She is survived by two sons, Arthur Cronk and David (Laura) Cronk, both of Streator; and a daughter, Christy (Mark) Treest of Streator; four grandchildren, David...

Kevin C. Middleton

Kevin C. Middleton

May 16, 2025

Kevin C. Middleton, 38 of Minonk, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.

Kevin was born October 22, 1986 in Normal, a son of Charles L. and Tina M. (Brassard) Middleton.

He is survived by three children, Lenox, Kyler, and Sydney; his girlfriend, Chantell Campos of Minonk; his father, Charles Middleton of Wenona; a brother, Jesse (Lora) Middleton of Toluca; two nieces and...

Robert L. Kersmarki

Robert L. Kersmarki

May 15, 2025

Robert L. Kersmarki, 73 of Streator, IL passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Bob was born August 8, 1951 in Salem, Ohio, the son of Karl and Doris (Waithman) Kersmarki. He married Chere Baria on September 30, 1977 in Columbiana, OH. She survives along with a daughter, Kimberly (Anthony) Kersmarki Ponta of Morris; a son, Robert Eric Kersmarki...

Eddie T. Felten

Eddie T. Felten

May 8, 2025

Eddie T. Felten, 87 of Streator passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his residence.

Eddie was born April 14, 1938 in Kewanee, a son of Carl J. and Violet M. (Rosenow) Felten.

He is survived by 5 daughters, Theresa (Bill) Schuster of Sapulpa, OK, Julie (John) Salisbury of Montgomery, IL, Shyloh Lieske and Brietta Baer, both of Ottawa, and Crystal (Will)...

Cynthia A. Fogarty

Cynthia A. Fogarty

Apr 24, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Fogarty, 62 of Streator passed away, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

Private family services will held and burial of ashes will be in St. Steven’s Cemetery, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements.

Cindy was born July 1, 1962 in Streator, a daughter of...

Karen D. Emry

Karen D. Emry

Apr 17, 2025

Karen D. Emry of K-De’s Fabric in Streator passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn at the age of 81.

Karen was born on August 21, 1943 in Joliet. She was raised by her mother, Doris Mae Antich and Stepfather, Harold Asbell. At the age of 5, she started helping her grandfather in the...

Donna Lee Bentley

Donna Lee Bentley

Mar 12, 2025

Donna Lee Bentley, 86 of Pontiac, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation in Streator.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements.

Donna was born May 4, 1938 in Cullom, a daughter of Harold and Mabel (Lenz)...

Phyllis A. Canale

Phyllis A. Canale

Mar 12, 2025

Phyllis A. Canale, 96 of Streator passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Arc of Streator.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Rodney Kreier officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM...

Myrna Ann Alberts

Myrna Ann Alberts

Mar 5, 2025

Myrna Ann Alberts, 84 of Streator passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Liberty Village of Streator.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. Pastor Rodney Kreier will officiate.  Burial will be at a later date in Hillcrest...

Rebecca A. Pena

Rebecca A. Pena

Mar 3, 2025

Rebecca A. Pena, 72 of Streator formerly of Ottawa, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Arc at Streator.

 Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date.