Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Timothy Werner
Nov 19, 2025
John Timothy Werner known as “Tim”, 87, a lifelong resident in the Manville area, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Arc at Streator.
Tim was born on April 23, 1938 to George R. and Vera E. (Eckhart) Werner of rural Livingston County. Survivors include several loved cousins including Larry and Robert Aschinger, Linda Lueders, Sandy Hatzer, Carol Siebel, and...
Larry Thomas "LT" Lundy
Nov 14, 2025
Larry Thomas “LT” Lundy, 81, of Streator formerly of Grand Ridge, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home in Streator.
A rosary will be recited at 8:45 AM Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator with visitation to follow from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30...
Megan M. Rainsburg
Nov 10, 2025
Megan Mae Rainsburg (39) of Kinsman, Il suddenly passed away in her home on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born in Morris, Il on December 27, 1985 to John Rainsburg and Carolyn Dober.
Megan graduated from Seneca High School. She had her beloved son Evan “Beezer” Eplin. She enjoyed reading, connecting with nature, going for a ride on her Harley, listening to Poison...
Robert "Rip" Cipalo
Nov 2, 2025
Robert “Rip” Cipalo, 92, of Streator passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Veteran’s Home in LaSalle.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Streator. Pastor Brian Moeller officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator. Military rites will be performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion...
Matthew C. Brockhum
Oct 29, 2025
Matthew C. Brockhum, 39 of North Aurora, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at North Aurora Care Center.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family service will be held. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.
Matthew was born October 23, 1986 in Gloversville, NY, a son of Michael R. and Barbara E. (Thompson) Brockhum Sr..
He is...
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 Lynn Henderson, of Las Vegas, Nevada, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Marcia was born in Streator, Illinois, on September 6, 1954, to Aldon Turpin and Dorothy "Pat" (Zebell) Miller. She married Michael Maurice Henderson on May 10, 1986.
Marcia grew up in Streator, Illinois, and graduated from Streator High School,...
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...
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