Obituaries

Feb 22, 2025

Carol M. Baker, 56, of Pontiac passed away Friday, February 22, 2025 in Pontiac.

 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2025 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. 

 Carol was born June 17, 1968 in Pontiac, a daughter of Delmer and Virginia...

Feb 17, 2025

Tammy L. Lester, 57 of Streator passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her residence.

 She was born September 25, 1967 in Streator, a daughter of Alfred and Linda (Harrison) Lester.

 She is survived by her son, Colton (Ashley) Lester of Toluca; a granddaughter, Aubrey Lester; her mother and stepfather, Linda and Ron Yurko of Streator; two sisters, Laurie Lester and Brittany...

Feb 12, 2025

Gordon Wayne Baker of rural Lorida, FL, passed away on February 12, 2025, at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital at the age of sixty-nine. He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Richard and Donna Baker on January 20, 1956, and graduated from Wenona High School in Wenona, Illinois.

Gordon loved working outdoors and spent much of his adult life providing excavating,...

Jan 22, 2025

Ardena L. Riss, 93 of Streator passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Arc of Streator.

 Ardena was born June 29, 1931 in Deer Park Township, LaSalle County, IL, a daughter of Francis and Zelda (Hammack) Fowlie. She married Robert Riss on January 10, 1950 in Streator. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2004.

 She is survived by two...

Jan 22, 2025

Mathew P. Hawkins, 75 of Streator passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Arcadia Care in Morris.

 Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. A Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded.

 Mathew was born September 17,...

Jan 4, 2025

James “Jim” F. Sherwood, 81, of Streator passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Arc of Streator.

 Jim was born September 22, 1943 in Streator, a son of C. Lawrence and Mildred (Connor) Sherwood. He married Kathleen on June 26, 1972 in Streator. She survives.

 Also surviving are his children, Tanya (Duane) Wright of Belleville and Travis Sherwood of Streator; four...

Dec 18, 2024

James I. “Jim” Gould, 73 of Streator passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Streator.

 His funeral services will be 11:30 AM Friday, December 27, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating. Burial with military rites performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion Post 217 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1492 will...

Dec 15, 2024

Darnel Dorsey, 52 of Streator passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his residence.

 Darnel was born January 16, 1972 in Chicago, a son of Josie Pearl Dorsey and Charles Ray. He married Gina R. Genseke on August 5, 2014 in Ottawa.

 He is survived by his wife, Gina of Streator; children, Darnell, Shakita, Roshanae, Niam, Jaleel, Atasjena, and Kaleena; an older...

Dec 11, 2024

Randy Allen Stillwell, 72, of Ransom passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1952, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Charles and Beverly Stillwell (Farrell). He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and father to six children and twelve grandchildren. Randy was a fierce friend to so many in the community. 

 Randy devoted...

Dec 4, 2024

Priscilla D. "Sil" Amell, 97 of Streator passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her residence.

 Her funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Bill Clark officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until time of service 2:00 PM Saturday...

Nov 26, 2024

Larry Toler, 89, passed away November 26, 2024 at the ARC in Streator, IL.

Larry was born on February 24, 1935, son of Edgar and Wilma (Casey) Toler. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and began a long career in Industrial Relations with Owens Illinois and Flink Company.

Larry served as a Board Member for the Salvation...

Nov 25, 2024

Larry E. Muller, 63, of Streator passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at his residence.

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded.

 Larry was born February 27, 1961 in Streator, a son of Lloyd and Doris E. (Wruck) Muller.

 He is survived...

Nov 22, 2024

Michael A. Harlan, 65, of Streator passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence in Streator.

 His Celebration of Life will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded.

 Mike was born September 4, 1959 in Chicago, a son of Don and Betty Harlan.

 He is survived by...

Nov 9, 2024

Robert Lewis Clifton, 69 of Streator passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his residence.

 Arrangements are pending.

Nov 2, 2024

Nov 1, 2024

Gary William Russow, 79 of Ancona passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Goldwater Care in Pontiac.

 His funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor Rodney Kreier will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Colin Baker, Austin Russow, Michael Panagakis, Colton Murphy, Corbin...

Oct 29, 2024

Henry J. Holt, 68 of Streator passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

 A Celebration of Henry’s Life will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Monday, November 4, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded.

 Henry was born October 3, 1956 in Streator, a son of Carl K. and...

Oct 11, 2024

Genevieve “Jenny” Brogdon, 82 of Streator passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Arc at Streator.

 Jenny was born on July 30, 1942 in Ripley, TN, a daughter of Eskell and Ollie (Hodge) Crook. She married Harold D. Brogdon on March 4, 1960 in Ripley, TN. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2022.

 Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Roy)...

Oct 4, 2024

Leon Ray Hoffman, 89 of Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Ransom, IL passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

 His funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Joe Schripsema officiating. Burial will follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to...

Sep 9, 2024

Michael F. “Mike” Magana of Ottawa passed away on Monday September 9, 2024, at Pavilion of Ottawa. 

 Mike was born on November 23, 1941, the son of Michael U. and Grace (Malone) Magana. Mike is survived by his children, Anthony (husband Hussein) Magana of Webster TX., Kris (Rob) Jordan, and Raymond (Meagan Rothrock) Magana both of Streator, Mike (Megan) Magana III...