Obituaries
Brad A. Hert
Oct 28, 2025
Brad A. Hert, 57, of Streator passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his home.
Brad was born December 11, 1967 in Streator, a son of Kenneth and Janice M. Kovalik Hert.
He is survived by his mother, Janice Entwistle of Streator; and his siblings, Beth Edwards and Ryan Hert, both of Minonk, Susan (Jeffrey) Pollett and Tammy (Tom) Aukland, both of...
Marcia L. Henderson
Oct 23, 2025
Marcia L. Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Streator, Illinois, on September 6, 1954, to Aldon and Dorothy Pat (Zebell) Turpin.
Marcia was preceded in death by her father, Aldon Turpin and mother, Dorothy Pat Miller, grandparents, Roy and Doris Zebell and Elzia and Maggie Turpin, brother, Allen Turpin, and...
C. Virgil Brewick Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
C. Virgil Brewick Jr., 81 of Rural Streator passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Arcadia Care in Morris, surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 at the funeral home with Pastor Julie Smith officiating. Interment will...
Jim A. Rhodes
Oct 20, 2025
Jim A. Rhodes, 83 of Streator passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Julie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Wally Roach, Thad Spellious, Rick McCloskey, Butch Vadas, Jeff...
Mary Jo "Bird" Armstrong
Oct 14, 2025
Mary Jo “Bird” Armstrong, 63 of Ransom passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, surrounded by her family.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 Friday, October 17, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 PM Friday at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ransom. Pallbearers will be...
Sylvia A. Held
Oct 6, 2025
Sylvia A. (Berta) Held, 88 of Ransom passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Arc of Normal, surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator, with Pastor John Gutz officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Burial will follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom. Visitation will be held...
James F. Goerne
Oct 3, 2025
James F. “Jim” Goerne, 78 of Streator passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.
Jim was born August 26, 1947 in Streator, a son of Ralph and Ora (Rathbun) Goerne.
He is survived by a son, Clint Goerne of Streator; a daughter, Jackie (Leroy) Ranger of San Antonio, TX; and 4 grandchildren, Kyle Ranger, Sam Goerne,...
Donald Henry Colvin
Sep 20, 2025
Donald “Donnie” “Papa” H. Colvin, 63, of LaSalle formerly of Albany, NY, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Don was born June 26, 1962 in Saratoga Springs, New York, a son of Donald M. and Pauline A. (Williams) Colvin. He married Sylvia J. Hall on July 27, 2011 in Ottawa, IL.
He is survived by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...




