Obituaries
Terrence W. Miller
Sep 15, 2026
Terrence W. “Terry” Miller, 80, of Toluca passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at OSF Center for Health, Streator.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, September 21, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Toluca, with Pastor William Callister officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Toluca. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at...
Deborah Ann French
Sep 14, 2026
Deborah Ann “Debbie” French, 77 of Streator, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Arc of Streator.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Debbie was born September 1, 1949 in Streator, a daughter of Charles H. and Catherine M. (Phillips) French.
She is survived by her beloved cat, Ollie; her dear...
Melvin W. Frye
Sep 13, 2026
Melvin W. Frye, 90 of Streator, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Arc of Streator.
Melvin affectionately known as “Uncle Moe” was born September 9, 1936 in Brookfield Township, IL to Clarence and Hulda (Vosberg) Frye. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1954.
Melvin retired from AT&T’s Norway Station in 1990. He loved fishing and riding motorcycles with his...
Jeffrey A. Woodring
Sep 8, 2026
Jeffrey A. Woodring, 58, of Streator, IL passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at his residence.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Kane Cemetery, Kane, IL. The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, IL is in charge of...
Chu Son Reis
Aug 31, 2026
Chu Son Reis, 65 of Dwight, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Dwight. A prayer service will follow at 11:00 AM with Fr. John Bosco Mujuni officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Catholic...
Michael G. Freeman
Aug 8, 2026
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Michael G. Freeman, a devoted father, cherished Papa, beloved brother, loyal friend, and a man whose larger-than-life spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Born on September 29, 1958, in Streator, Illinois, Michael was one of seventeen children born to Fred and Edna Freeman. Growing up in a large...
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...
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