Obituaries

Cindy S. Krasnican

Cindy S. Krasnican

Mar 14, 2026

Cindy S. Krasnican, 69 of Streator, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Now she has received her wings.

As Cindy had wished, a graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:15 PM. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Cindy was the daughter...

Suzette F. Simpson

Suzette F. Simpson

Mar 13, 2026

Suzette Simpson, 83 of Streator passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Pavilion of Ottawa.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral Services will start at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Cremation rites have...

Kevin E. Vidergar

Kevin E. Vidergar

Mar 9, 2026

Kevin E. Vidergar, 70 of Streator passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Church of the Nazarene in Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator.

Kevin was born November...

Lois E. Hutchcraft

Lois E. Hutchcraft

Mar 2, 2026

Lois E. Hutchcraft, 95 formerly of Streator, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 in Chesterfield, Mo.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor Sherri Cisneros will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator. Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Parker, Randy Teegardin, Chuck Teegardin, Thomas Teegardin, and Terry...

Jean Swanson

Jean Swanson

Feb 26, 2026

Ramona “Jean” Swanson passed away on February 26, 2026 at Advent Health Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL at the age of 92.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home in Streator, IL. The following day, on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, a funeral service will be held at Hagi &...

Catherine "Genette" Hansen

Catherine "Genette" Hansen

Feb 18, 2026

Catherine “Genette” Hansen, 88 of Streator passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, February 23, 2026 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Streator. Pastor William Callister will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator. Serving as pallbearers will be John Hansen, Nolan Hansen, Mason Kling,...

James Lewis Dietman

James Lewis Dietman

Feb 14, 2026

Jim “Diddy” Dietman, 74, of Streator, IL passed at his home on February 14, 2026 after a long illness.

Jim was born on January 5th, 1952 to Frank and Mabel (Beck) Dietman. He lived life to the fullest in his youth. He loved riding horses and fishing. He graduated with the Class of ’70 from Streator High School and enjoyed every...

Sandra J. Hudachko

Sandra J. Hudachko

Feb 10, 2026

Sandra J. Hudachko, 85 of Cadiz, KY formerly of Streator, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her residence in Cadiz, KY.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is entrusted with arrangements.

Sandi was born January 27, 1941 in Galion, OH, a daughter of...

Linda Lou Turpen

Linda Lou Turpen

Feb 4, 2026

Linda Lou Turpen, 79 of Streator passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Knight of Columbus, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator.

Linda was born August...

Elba Castillo

Elba Castillo

Feb 4, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elba Castillo on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Elba was a loving wife and loving mother to three children and two grandchildren, whom she lived her life for.

Elba Carrillo Garcia was born May 19, 1953 in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico, a daughter of Francisco and Juanita (Garcia) Carrillo. She married...

Sandra "Sandy" Retoff

Sandra "Sandy" Retoff

Jan 28, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Retoff, 70 of Streator, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Following Sandy’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.

Sandy was born December 30, 1955 in Princeton, a daughter of Alvin and...

Michael F. Michaelsen

Michael F. Michaelsen

Jan 25, 2026

Michael F. Michaelsen, 75 of Oglesby, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.

Following Michael’s wishes, his body has been donated to science and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.

Michael was born May 3, 1950 in Hinsdale, a son of...

E. Jean Griggs

E. Jean Griggs

Jan 22, 2026

E. Jean Griggs, 72 of Streator, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.

Jean was born March 30, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama, a daughter of Ernest Edward and...

Gordon "GoGo" Chesnutt

Gordon "GoGo" Chesnutt

Jan 19, 2026

Gordon L. “GoGo” Chesnutt, 56 of Streator, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.

Gordon was born February 7, 1969 in Rushville, a son of Virgil L. and...

Stephen D. Kmetz

Stephen D. Kmetz

Jan 14, 2026

Stephen Daniel Kmetz, 34 of Houston, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Houston, TX.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator. Monsignor Philip Halfacre will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday,...

Dorothy Ann Kerestes

Dorothy Ann Kerestes

Dec 29, 2025

Dorothy Ann Kerestes, 87, of Rockford passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday, December 29, 2025 in Rockford.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Rockford. Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. There will be an additional visitation held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 starting...

Robert G. Fogarty

Robert G. Fogarty

Dec 18, 2025

Robert “Bob” Fogarty, 67 of Streator, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his residence.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Graveside services will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery Chapel, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Bob was born September 5, 1958 in Streator, a son of...

Timothy J. Hamrick

Timothy J. Hamrick

Dec 16, 2025

Timothy J. Hamrick, 69, of Streator passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing of Normal.

Tim was born on July 24, 1956 in Streator, a son of Joseph P. and Lucille G. (Kosur) Hamrick. He attended the Streator schools and had worked at several jobs including Halliburton and Anthony’s Lift Gates in Pontiac. Tim also had...

Debbie A. King

Debbie A. King

Dec 3, 2025

Debra “Debbie” A. King, 64 of Streator passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Debbie was born July 6, 1961 in Streator, a daughter of Charles and Barbara (Harris) Highland. She married Daniel King on July 21, 1979. He preceded her in death on August 2, 2013.

She is survived by a son, Joshua King of...

Jerome "Jerry" Thacker

Jerome "Jerry" Thacker

Nov 23, 2025

Jerome M. “Jerry” “Yacky” Thacker, 92, of Streator passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor John Gutz officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be...