Obituaries
Richard "Rick" Higbie Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Richard "Rick" Higbie Jr., 68, of Pontiac, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home.
Rick Higbie was born July 30, 1957 to Richard and Dayle Higbie.
Rick spent years battling diabetes related illnesses.
He spent many years living in the Pontiac and Long Point area. Rick also resided in California during the 80’s and Florida in the 90’s.
Rick was...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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