Obituaries

T. Kirk Simpson

T. Kirk Simpson

Sep 7, 2023

Theodore Kirk Simpson, 63 of Streator passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Streator.

 

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, September 11, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Bill Kehoe officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Riverview Cemetery, Streator.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Anthony Simpson II, Trent Wilhelm, Josh Horton,...

Joyce Schmitz

Joyce Schmitz

Sep 5, 2023

Joyce Schmitz, 88 of Streator passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Arcadia Care at Streator.

 

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church, Streator, with Rev. Paul Arnold officiating.  Burial will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Leonore.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at...

Joan Schmitt

Joan Schmitt

Sep 2, 2023

Joan, W. Schmitt, 76 of Streator, IL passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Columbus, OH.

 

Joan was born April 7, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN, a daughter of Dale and Pauline Lacey.  She married Robert Schmitt on December 18, 1971.  He survives.

 

Also surviving are her children, Lacey (Mike) Barahona and their children, Sedona and Roman, of...

David Cerda Lopez

David Cerda Lopez

Aug 17, 2023

David Cerda Lopez, 61 of Streator passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

 

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at New Beginnings Baptist Church, Streator, with Rev. John Patterson officiating.  Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery, Streator.  Pallbearers will be Kyle Simmons, Austin Lopez, David Lopez III, Jon Mauk,...

Louise A. Frickey

Louise A. Frickey

Aug 12, 2023

Louise A. Frickey, 86 of Streator passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Arcadia Care of Streator.

 

Following Louise’s wishes, there will be no funeral services but a private burial of ashes in Riverview Cemetery.  Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the...

John T. Emm

John T. Emm

Aug 12, 2023

John T. Emm, 86 of Ransom passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, August 12, 2023.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ransom, with Fr. Bowan Schmitt officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Ransom.  Pallbearers will be Annalaeah Emm-Grubbs, Dylan Emm, Daniel Grubbs,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Bethard Jr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Bethard Jr.

Aug 7, 2023

Ronald W. “Ronnie” Bethard Jr., 36 of Pontiac passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 from injuries sustained in a automobile accident in Bloomington.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating.  Cremation rites will follow the service and burial of ashes will be at a...

Nancy L. Fiedler

Nancy L. Fiedler

Jul 14, 2023

Nancy L. Fiedler, 78 of Streator passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Arc at Streator.

 

Nancy was born January 2, 1945 in Streator, a daughter of Eldon and Ica (Mullins) Nutgrass.  She married John “Jack” Fiedler on September 4, 1965.  They had been married for 52 years.

 

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Gary...

Frank Naab

Frank Naab

Jun 28, 2023

Frank Naab, 65 of Streator passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa.

Frank was born April 9, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a son of John V. and Ronda F. (Frank) Naab.  He married Dorreen Brandt on March 30, 2003 in Manitou, Oklahoma.

Surviving are his wife, Dorreen of Streator; a daughter, Christy Naab of...

Karen M. Patton

Karen M. Patton

Jun 22, 2023

Karen M. Patton, 76 of Streator passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wed, June 28, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.  Fr. Ignacio Cárdenas officiating.  Pallbearers will be Nick Libby, Patrick Duffy, Corey Inman, Derek Stull, Brian...

Mary Lin Meyers

Mary Lin Meyers

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Lin Meyers, nee Hagi, 87, longtime resident of Northfield, Illinois at rest June 1, 2023. Beloved wife to the late Anthony “Tony” P. Meyers. Loving mother of Valerie (John) Lochner and Craig (Imelda) Meyers. Proud grandmother to Brian, Jeffrey and Alexa Lochner and step-grandmother to Alexander Franco. Dear sister of the late Ivy Hagi Cameron and Harold Hagi.

Mary...

Charles L. Brown

Charles L. Brown

May 28, 2023

Charles L. Brown, 83 of Streator passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Heritage Health, Streator.

 

He was born October 7 ,1939 in Xenia, IL a son of Denny and Daisy (Woodward) Brown.  He married Joyce Breymeyer on December 18, 1965 in Cissna Park.  She survives.

 

Also surviving are two sons, Kevin Brown of Japan and Kory (Shanna...

Michael E. Novotney

Michael E. Novotney

May 22, 2023

Michael Eugene Novotney, 68 of Streator passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

 

Michael was born January 30, 1955 in Streator, a son of Eugene and Dolores (Noon) Novotney.  He married Eunice Ramrattan on Nov. 26, 1977.  She preceded him in death on May 15, 2002.

 

He is survived by two daughters,...

Suzanne "Kush" Rowe

Suzanne "Kush" Rowe

May 14, 2023

Suzanne “Kush” Rowe, 78, of Streator, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at The Pavilion of Ottawa, surrounded by her loved ones.

 

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00AM in Hillcrest Cemetery, with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating.  Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Wayne Robert Durham

Wayne Robert Durham

May 9, 2023

Wayne Robert Durham of Streator passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2023.  He went on to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 60.

 

He was born on May 24, 1962 in Chicago, a son of Robert and Judith (Smith) Durham.

 

He is survived by his son, Brent (Jackie) Durham of Streator;...

Alice M. Brozak

Alice M. Brozak

Apr 20, 2023

Alice Brozak, 94 of Streator passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Heritage Health in Streator.

 

A small private graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. Stephen’s Cemetery Chapel, Streator.  A Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:00 AM Thursday prior to graveside services at the Chapel. ...

Patrick Cavan Daly

Patrick Cavan Daly

Apr 13, 2023

Patrick Cavan Daly, 62 of Streator passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 13, 2023.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM followed by a time for family and friends to share memories and stories at 6:00 PM.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

 

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James D. Flynn

James D. Flynn

Mar 9, 2023

James D. Flynn, 76 of Rutland passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Heritage Health in Minonk.

 

James was born December 12, 1946 in Streator, a son of Gilbert B. and Bernice E. Flynn.  He married Kathryn S. Middleton of Rutland on August 30, 1974.

 

He graduated from Minonk Dana Rutland High School in1964 and attended college at...

Gene H. Vissering Sr.

Gene H. Vissering Sr.

Feb 28, 2023

Gene Harmy Vissering Sr., 73 of Streator passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence.

 

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Friday at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator with funeral services following at 5:00 PM.  Pastor Rodney Kreier will officiate.  Cremation rites will follow the services.  Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the...

Paje R. Wright

Paje R. Wright

Feb 12, 2023

Paje R. Wright, 55 of Streator passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at OSF Center for Health Streator.

 

Paje was born February 12, 1968 in Streator, a daughter of James J. and Judy (Grau) Wright.

 

She is survived by a son, Cole H. Wright of Streator; her mother, Judy Wright of Streator; a sister, Shea Thiergart of Lake...

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