Obituaries

Mario Cerda Lopez

Mario Cerda Lopez

Jul 9, 2024

Mario Cerda Lopez, 63 of Streator passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 PM Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator, with Monsignor Philip Halfacre officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Andrew Lopez, Cipriano Lopez, Keegan Gray, Austin...

Raymond S. Scott

Raymond S. Scott

Jul 1, 2024

Raymond S. “Ray Dog” Scott, 66 of Streator passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at Goldwater Care in Marseilles, IL.

 He was born February 13, 1958 in Streator, a son of Percy Lee and Nina Mae (McMiller) Scott. He is survived by two daughters, Jasmine Scott of Ottawa and Sierra Scott of Ogelsby; two sons, Jerome Scott of Tucson, AZ and...

Larry J. LaBello Jr.

Larry J. LaBello Jr.

Jun 24, 2024

Larry J. LaBello Jr, 60 of LaSalle passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence.

 Larry was born December 30, 1963 in Muskegon, MI, a son of Larry J. and Rita (Daniels) LaBello Sr.

 He is survived by his father, Larry J. LaBello Sr. of Muskegon, MI; his mother, Rita LaBello of Muskegon, MI; two sisters, Tina (Tom) Barr of Muskegon,...

Stacy K. Nutgrass

Stacy K. Nutgrass

Jun 19, 2024

Stacy K. Nutgrass, 45, of Flanagan formerly of Streator, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.

 Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and a Private family interment...

George E. Tibbles

George E. Tibbles

Jun 19, 2024

George E. Tibbles, 82, of Streator passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

His funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 28, 2024 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator, with Rev. John Gutz officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service 11:00 AM Friday...

Gail Ann McClernon

Gail Ann McClernon

Jun 4, 2024

Gail Ann McClernon, 90 of Streator, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at her home, which she has lived in for over 50 years.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator, with Fr. Ignacio Cárdenas officiating.   Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery,...

Linda L. Salgado

Linda L. Salgado

May 25, 2024

Linda L. (Vietti) Salgado, 80 of Streator formerly of Aurora, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Arch of Streator.

 

Linda was born April 7, 1944 in Pontiac, a daughter of Antone and Ellen (Leach) Vietti.

 

She is survived by her husband, Benito Salgado of Streator; three daughters, Laura (Jamie) Deleon of Streator, Sylvia (Juan Martinez) Martinez of Streator, and Hilda...

Shirley J. Kimber

Shirley J. Kimber

May 8, 2024

Shirley J. Kimber, 95, of Streator passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

She was born February 25, 1929 in Streator, the daughter of Roy and Audrey (Hoskins) Jones.  She married Edward W. Kimber on May 17, 1953.  He preceded her in death on February 14, 2003.

 

Surviving are a son, Edward A. (Deb McNutt)...

Lucille Durdan

Lucille Durdan

May 6, 2024

Violet Lucille Durdan, 93 of Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, formerly of Ancona passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.

 

Her funeral mass will be 12:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church, Rural Grand Ridge.  Deacon Ron Wackerlin and Fr. Sixmund Henry will be officiating.  Burial will...

Mary Beth (Paton) Picker

Mary Beth (Paton) Picker

May 3, 2024

Mary Beth (Paton) Picker, 84 of Fenton, MO passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 in Fenton, MO.

 

Her funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Caleb Suydam officiating.   Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator.  Pallbearers will be David Roberts, Dan Reback, Jason Roberts, Tyler...

Marilyn Jean Howell

Marilyn Jean Howell

Apr 24, 2024

Marilyn Jean Howell, 87, of Streator, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

 

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator with Pastor John Gutz officiating.  Pallbearers will be Steve Howell, Sam Howell, Kevin Pflibsen, Mike Wilkinson, and Cooper Wilkinson.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the...

Lawrence "Larry" Sims

Lawrence "Larry" Sims

Apr 23, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” N. Sims, 86, of Streator passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.

 

Larry was born March 8, 1938 in Chicago, a son of Noel C. and Ilene (Ingram) Sims.

 

He is survived by his children, Christine Sims of Streator, Richard (Candice) Sims of Burbank, Jeffrey (Julie) Sims of Evergreen Park, John Sims and Brian (Lyn)...

Wayne Eugene Thompson

Wayne Eugene Thompson

Apr 23, 2024

Wayne E. Thompson, 85, of Streator, went to go be with his loving wife, Carol, at 12:45 AM, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Henry Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

 

Wayne was born November 24, 1938 in Magnolia, a son of Joseph and Mae (Hauger) Thompson.  He married Carol J. Manfroi on November 15, 1958.  She preceded him in death on September...

Linda Shepard Sult

Linda Shepard Sult

Apr 16, 2024

Linda Diane Shepard Sult, 67, of Streator, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth, Ottawa, surrounded by her family after battling a courageous short fight with cancer.

 

Linda was born on September 30, 1956 in Streator, a daughter of Walter and JoAnn (Nelson) Shepard Sr..  She is survived by her life partner Ken Whitehurst.  Linda and Ken enjoyed...

Corey "Bundy" Inman

Corey "Bundy" Inman

Apr 13, 2024

Corey “Bundy” Inman, 52 of Streator passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

 

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator.  An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home.  Funeral Services will follow at...

Ruby J. Geheber

Ruby J. Geheber

Mar 31, 2024

Ruby Jean Geheber, 81 of Streator, went to join her husband, Saturday, March 31, 2024 at the Arc of Streator, surrounded by her family.

 

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Moose Lodge in Streator.  A private family burial of ashes will be held Saturday in Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom....

Roger P. Geheber

Roger P. Geheber

Mar 30, 2024

Roger Payne Geheber, 81 of Streator passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Arc of Streator surrounded by his family.

         

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Moose Lodge in Streator.  A private family burial of ashes will be held Saturday in Allen Township Cemetery,...

Kenneth A. Holt

Kenneth A. Holt

Mar 28, 2024

Kenneth A. Holt, 69, of Streator passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on Friday, March 5, 2024, at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rights have been accorded. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family. 

Kenneth was born October 8, 1954, in Ottawa, Illinois, a son of...

John "Zeke" Parzgnat

John "Zeke" Parzgnat

Mar 17, 2024

John “Zeke” Parzgnat, 66, of Streator, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb.

 

His funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Rodney Kreier officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Casimir’s Cemetery, Streator.   Pallbearers will be Cymon Kimmel, Mark Parzgnat, Dave Elliott Sr., Keith Liptak, Terry Leonard, and...

Edward "ED" Entwistle

Edward "ED" Entwistle

Mar 15, 2024

Edward A. “Ed” Entwistle, 76 of Streator passed away Friay, March 15, 2024 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, surrounded by his family.

 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 22, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Jim Eplin officiating.   A Private burial of ashes will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park,...