Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Nancy L. Trautman, 77 of Streator passed away Monday morning (May 3, 2021) at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born May 4, 1943 in Streator, a daughter of John and Anna (Wargo) Hayes.  She married Allen “Pete” Trautman on June 21, 1974 in Ottawa.  He preceded her in death on March 15, 2007.

Apr 26, 2021

R. John Beavers, 82 formerly of Streator, passed away Monday evening (April 26, 2021) at Hopedale Nursing Home, Hopedale, IL.

He was born January 5, 1939 in Streator, a son of Homer and Cecelia (Kettmann) Beavers.  He married Joanne M. Crawford on June 3, 1961 in Streator.  She preceded him in death on March 2, 2016.

Apr 13, 2021

Joyce Wahl, 83 of Streator passed away Tuesday afternoon (April 13, 2021) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

She was born February 14, 1938 at home in Grand Ridge to Howard and Annice (Anderson) Hagie.  She attended a one room schoolhouse on the Grand Ridge blacktop.  She graduated from Streator High School.

She married...

Apr 12, 2021

Michael S. McMullen, 65 of Manville passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago.

Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday prior to services at the funeral home.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, facial coverings are...

Apr 9, 2021

Linda L. Etenburn, 76 of Streator passed away Friday evening (April 9, 2021) at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Streator.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, April 16, 2021 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Friday prior to services.  Cremation rites will be accorded.  Due to...

Apr 6, 2021

Thomas F. Hamrick, 70 of Streator passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence.

He was born May 11, 1950 in Streator, a son of Joseph P. and Lucille G. (Kosur) Hamrick.  He attended the Streator schools and graduated Streator High School in 1968.  He graduated from IVCC with an Associates in Applied Science in Mechanical...

Mar 29, 2021

Carol Ann Shabala, 72 of Streator passed away Monday morning (March 29, 2021) at her residence.

She was born December 7, 1948 in Streator, the daughter of Emil and Martha (Sunnen) Ochsner.  She married Mark R. Shabala on July 28, 1973 in Streator.  He preceded her in death on July 6, 2020.  They had enjoyed 47 years...

Feb 23, 2021

William J. Hefler Sr., 89 of Streator passed away Tuesday afternoon (February 23, 2021) at his residence.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Streator.  Pallbearers will be his six grandsons.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to...

Feb 10, 2021

Joan B. Faustner, 96 of Streator passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, February 15, 2021 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator, with Fr. Ryan Mattingly officiating.  Cremation rites will be accorded after the service and burial will be at a later date in St....

Feb 1, 2021

Charles “Tuddy” Howell, 85 of Streator passed away Monday morning (Feb. 1, 2021) at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Pastor John Gutz officiating.  Military rites will be performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post 217 and the Veterans...

Jan 22, 2021

Rogelio Ramos, 68 of Streator, passed away Friday morning (January 22, 2021) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator with Monsignor Philip Halfacre officiating.  Cremation rites will be accorded after the mass.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to...

Jan 5, 2021

Eileen M. Kusnerick, 91, of Streator passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Monsignor Philip Halfacre officiating.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, facial coverings are required, and social distancing standards will be followed.  Cremation...

Jan 4, 2021

John F. Gaydos, 70 of Toluca passed away Monday afternoon (January 4, 2021) at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family with arrangements.

John was born April 20, 1950 in Streator, a son of John and Rosalie Rizzo Gaydos.  He married Gaile A....

Dec 31, 2020

Russell D. Voights, 92, of Streator passed away Thursday morning (Dec. 31, 2020) at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic restrictions, there will be a private service held at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, on January 7, 2021. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be nephew Craig Voights and...

Dec 27, 2020

Barbara Michelle Whiting, 48 of Streator passed away Sunday afternoon (Dec. 27, 2020) at her residence.

Cremation rites will be accorded.  Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family with arrangements.

Barbara was born November 6, 1972 in Joliet, a daughter of Terry and Linda (Lepard) Carter.  She married Michael JD Whiting on February 27, 2009 in Ottawa.

He survives...

Dec 22, 2020

Bert Flanary, 93 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (Dec. 22, 2020) at his residence.

A small service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Pastor Bill Clark officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 Saturday prior to services.  Due to...

Dec 13, 2020

Jeffrey “Jeff” Jornlin, 59 of Streator formerly of Mendota passed away December 13, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Hagi Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jeff was born on June 17, 1961 in Mendota, a son of Maurice...

Dec 5, 2020

Esperanza Tamez, 71 of Aurora formerly of Streator passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Copley Memorial Hospital, Aurora.

A graveside service will be held at 12:15 PM Monday, December 14, 2020 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator.  At the request of the family, there will be a private family-only viewing.  Due to Covid 19 Pandemic, facial masks will...

Nov 25, 2020

Norma R. Cook, 94 of Streator passed away Wednesday morning (Nov. 25, 2020) at Heritage Health, Streator.

Private graveside service will be held for the family.  Interment will be in the Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Streator.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, facial coverings are required, and social distancing standards will be followed.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Nov 21, 2020

M. Jerry Miller, 83 of Streator passed to Glory Saturday November 21, 2020 in the presence of God and his wife of 59 years, Laura-Jean Miller.

Mr. Miller was born July 8, 1937 to Morgan and Dorothy Miller in Elgin, IL.  He served four years in the United States Army, two of which were in Germany.  After...