Obituaries
Gwendolyn "Janice" Ehrbright
Jul 18, 2026
Gwendolyn “Janice” Ehrbright, 91, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2026, at 6:38 am at St James Hospital, Pontiac, IL.
Janice was known for her unwavering faith, gentle spirit, and selfless love for her family. She lived simply, loved generously, and faithfully walked with the Lord. Her life reflected the love of Jesus in quiet, everyday...
Margaret A. Murray
Jul 6, 2026
Margaret A. Murray, 95, of Streator, peacefully passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Tony Ross will officiate. A private family burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial...
R. Gregory Moran
Jun 22, 2026
R. Gregory Moran, 81 of Rural Streator passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home on his farm.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, June 29, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ottawa. The family will receive friends...
Lois M. Cipalo
Jun 21, 2026
Lois Marquerite (Philippi) Cipalo, 91, passed into our Lord’s arms on June 21, 2026 at Hawkeye Care Facility in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation will be at held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday, June 27, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Streator, Illinois with the service following at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Streator, Illinois. Hagi &...
Cathy A. Diehl
Jun 21, 2026
Cathy A. Diehl, 73 of Ancona, went to be in the arms of her husband of over 50 years on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Rodney Kreier officiating. Burial will follow in Wolf Creek Cemetery, rural...
Eugene E. Decker
Jun 15, 2026
Eugene E. “Gene” Decker, 83 of Streator passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor Sherri Cisneros will officiate. Burial with military rites performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post 217 and the Veterans...
Mollye Sue Trainor
May 28, 2026
Mollye Sue Trainor, 70 of Streator passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her home.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family.
Mollye Sue was born on January 7, 1956 in Streator, a daughter of James and Bonnie (Gwaltney) Stinar. She married Ron...
Charles E. Smith
May 27, 2026
Charles E. Smith, 59, of Streator passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Streator American Legion Post 217. Cremation rites have been accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Matthew D. McMeen
May 22, 2026
Matthew David McMeen, 39, of Blackstone passed away Sunday, May 22, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at a later date in Phillips Cemetery, Rural Streator.
Matthew was born October 7,...
Richard L. Vanko
May 14, 2026
Richard L. “Dick” Vanko, 84 of Peru formerly of Streator passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Richard was born August 4, 1941 in Streator, a son of John and Louise (Rezen) Vanko. He grew up in Streator, attended St. Stephen’s grade school and was a graduate of Streator Township High School class of 1959....
Donald Held
May 12, 2026
B. Donald Held, 98, of Ransom passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Arc of Streator, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. at the Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, nephews, Larry & Bob Held and a family friend, Andrew Talty. Burial will follow...
Delbert C. Risley
May 7, 2026
Delbert C. Risley, 92, of Streator passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Streator.
Family services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesday prior to services at the funeral home.
Delbert was...
Mary L. Svetz
May 5, 2026
Mary L. (Moats) Svetz, 83 of Streator passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Bella Terra Lombard, IL.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family.
She is survived by her husband, William Svetz; children, Teresa Dow, Julie (Edward) Ortega, and William Svetz Jr.; one brother, Robert (Vicki) Moats; and grandchildren, Crystal...
Robert A. Schmitt
Apr 19, 2026
Robert A. Schmitt, 79, of Streator, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 surrounded by his family at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Peru.
Robert was born December 11, 1946 in Streator, a son of Vincent J. and Phyllis D. (Borglin) Schmitt. He married Joan W. Lacey on December 18, 1971. She preceded him in death on September 2, 2023.
Surviving are his...
Greg Bogeart
Apr 17, 2026
Cary Greg Bogeart, 76, of Grandview, MO, formerly of Streator, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Village at Carrol Park in Grandview, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator with Pastor Curtis Starner officiating. Burial with military rites performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion...
Nancy Joyce Laka
Apr 13, 2026
Nancy Joyce Schreida Laka,89, of Streator, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 in Streator.
Nancy was born on January 12, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the cherished daughter of Paul Schreida and Stephanie Schreida, who preceded her in shaping the strong and caring woman she became. Nancy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found her greatest joy in...
Daniel W. Kmetz
Apr 6, 2026
Daniel W. Kmetz, 64, of Streator passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital in McHenry.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator. Monsignor Philip Halfacre will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to...
Davie Jo Kotches
Apr 5, 2026
Davie Jo Kotches, 74 of Streator, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator, with Pastor John Gutz officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Robert Britenstine, Bo Blevins, Will Blevins, Pete Williamson, Anthony...
Michael D. O'Brien
Apr 5, 2026
Michael D. O’Brien age 65, at rest on Easter Sunday April, 5, 2026, at the Fransican Village located in Lemont, Illinois. Born in Chicago on July 24, 1960, later residing in New Lenox, Dwight, and Streator, Illinois.
Survived by three siblings: James A. (Marion) O’Brien of Chatham, IL, Barry T. (Sandra) O’Brien of New Lenox, IL and Jamee A. O’Brien of...
George C. Ohligschlager
Apr 1, 2026
George C. Ohligschlager, 76, of Streator, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor John Gutz will officiate. Burial will follow in Moon Point Cemetery with Military rites performed by the Leslie G. Woods American...
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