Obituaries

Jeanne E. Kruger

Jeanne E. Kruger

Aug 16, 2024

Jeanne E. Kruger, 97 of Streator, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Arc of Streator.

 Her funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Monsignor Philip Halfacre officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be James Kruger, Jeff Wargo, Mike Gilsson, and Brantley Mills. Visitation...

Shirley Mae Smith

Shirley Mae Smith

Aug 14, 2024

Shirley Mae Smith, 80, of Ottawa passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Ottawa Pavilion.

Shirley was born August 15, 1943, a daughter of Leonard Donald and Clara (McGee) Smith. 

She is survived by a brother, Donald McGee; grandchildren, Chelsea (Brad) Greer, Kelly (Chris) Schaibley, and Raelyn Meisel; great grandchildren, Ellianna & Posey Schaibley, and Annalisa Greer.

 

She was preceded in death...

Norman L. Etenburn

Norman L. Etenburn

Aug 10, 2024

Norman L. Etenburn, 95 of Streator, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his residence.

 Following Norman’s wishes, there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

 He was born on December 18, 1928 in Terre Haute, Indiana, a son of Lewis B. and Alice (Mahler) Etenburn. He married Margaret...

Soledad C. "Nina" Holofchak

Soledad C. "Nina" Holofchak

Jul 29, 2024

 Soledad C. “Nina” Holofchak, 51, of Streator passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at OSF Center for Health, Streator.

 Nina was born July 22, 1973 in Streator, a daughter of David V. and Maria Del Refugio Cerda Lopez. She married Brian Holofchak on October 23, 1995 in Ottawa, celebrating 28 years of marriage. 

 She is survived by her husband, Brian; a son,...

David Winn

David Winn

Jul 29, 2024

David A. Winn, 83, of Streator, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Arc at Streator surrounded by family.

 A visitation will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded and graveside service will...

Jeffrey M. Pratt

Jeffrey M. Pratt

Jul 22, 2024

Jeffrey M. Pratt, 67, formerly of Oglesby, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at Goldwater Care in Spring Valley.

 Jeffrey was born June 6, 1957 in Streator, a son of Charles E. and Doris B. (Bliss) Pratt.

 He is survived by two brothers, Earl Pratt of Streator and Gary Pratt of Peru; and two sisters, Gail Whittington of Colorado and Karen Whittington...

Scott E. Davis

Scott E. Davis

Jul 17, 2024

Scott E. Davis, 64 of Streator, passed away after a brief illness, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his residence.

 Scott was born September 8, 1959 in Streator, a son of Gordon and Dolores (Deckard) Davis.

 Scott attended Streator grade schools and graduated from Streator High School. As a youth scott attended the Methodist Church and later in life attended Central Church of...

Carolyn (Aukland) Nystedt

Carolyn (Aukland) Nystedt

Jul 16, 2024

Carolyn F. (Aukland) Nystedt, 67 of Streator, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born July 29, 1956 in Streator, a daughter of Ralph and Delores (Proud) Aukland. She married Samuel Pilato on July 25, 2015 in Key Largo, FL.

 She is survived by her husband, Sam Pilato of Streator; two daughters, Jenale Aukland...

Lillian I. Lingle

Lillian I. Lingle

Jul 12, 2024

 Lillian Irene Lingle, 107, of Streator, formerly of Elgin, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Arc at Streator.

 Lillian was born December 5, 1916 in Dongola, IL, a daughter of Aurelius and Ella (Osman) Casey.

 She is survived by a son, David (Linda) Lingle of Seattle, WA; two grandsons, Matthew (Kathleen) Lingle of Santa Fe, NM and Nathan (Rachael) Lingle...

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...