Obituaries
Christina J. Miller
Jan 25, 2024
Christina J. Miller, 56, of Streator passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at her residence.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Friday, February 9, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Alan Miller will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded and burial will take...
Larry T. King
Jan 12, 2024
Larry T. King, 72 of Streator passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Lighthouse Full Gospel Church, Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family with arrangements.
Larry was...
Craig M. Handzo
Jan 3, 2024
Craig M. Handzo, 80 of Streator passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 8, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Craig Handzo, Ron Dankenbring, Jim Clapp and Jacob Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers...
Marjorie "Marge" Missel
Dec 24, 2023
Marge Missel, 89, of Streator, died the morning of Christmas Eve 2023 at home in bed, surrounded by family. The family will host a celebration of life in spring of 2024.
She is survived by her children Stephen (Amy) Missel of Michigan, Donald (Dean Berndt) Missel of Normal, Jane (Lee Hubert) Missel of Hardy, VA., Susan Goodwin of Denver,...
Joan J. Johnson
Dec 20, 2023
Joan J. Johnson, 78 of Streator passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at OSF Center for Health Streator.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church, Streator, with Fr. Ignacio Cárdenas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be her cousins. Visitation will be held...
Richard "Dick" Sroka Sr.
Dec 18, 2023
Richard D. “Dick” Sroka Sr, 84 of Streator passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at OSF Center for Health Streator.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 5:00 PM with Pastor Paul Webster officiating and military rites performed by the...
Carla K. Flanery - Laney
Dec 11, 2023
Carla K. Flanery Laney, 62 of Streator passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at her home.
Following Carla’s wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Robert D. Erickson
Dec 10, 2023
Robert Duane Erickson, 86, of Streator passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.
Cremation rites will be accorded and burial of ashes will be in El Rancho Pioneer Cemetery, Simi Valley, CA. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert was born April 18, 1937...
Deborah "Debbie" Whitehurst Simpko
Dec 8, 2023
Deborah L. “Debbie” Whitehurst Simpko, 70 of Streator passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 6:00 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is...
Rosemary Bradley
Dec 7, 2023
Rosemary Bradley, 92 of Streator passed away peacefully Thursday evening, December 7, 2023 at the Pavilion of Ottawa surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Paul Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Jeff Bradley, Alex Bradley, David...
Myrtle C. Kooi
Dec 4, 2023
Myrtle C. Kooi, 101, of Streator passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator.
Cremation rites will be accorded and private burial will take place in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family with arrangements.
Myrtle was born July 2, 1922 in Buda, a daughter...
Carol A. Brandow
Nov 30, 2023
Carol A. Brandow, 82 of Dalzell, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at The Pavilion of Ottawa.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert "Big Bob" Kolojay
Nov 22, 2023
Robert A. “Big Bob” Kolojay, 76, of Streator passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at OSF Center for Health Streator.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Arnold of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery...
Zsephanyah Michaah Kizer
Nov 20, 2023
Zsephanyah Michaah Kizer, 21 of Streator passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, November 20, 2023 at her home.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, December 1 2023 at Christ Community Church, Ottawa. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM with Pastor Percell Kizer Jr. officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral...
Betty L. Ross
Nov 15, 2023
Betty Lou Ross, 79, of Davenport, IA formerly of Streator, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Kahl Home in Davenport, IA.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. William Callister...
John T. Pedelty Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
John Thomas Pedelty Jr., 68, of Streator passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, in his favorite place, his home on the banks of the Vermilion River.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, immediately followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral...
Kay Emm
Oct 28, 2023
We honor the life of Elizabeth ‘Kay’ Emm, age 65, whose earthly life ended Saturday, October 28th, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Kay was born on November 4, 1957 and was a lifelong Streator resident. She was the daughter of Robert G. ‘Bob’ and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (Petro) Norris. She grew up on Monroe St and always felt...
Larry J. Brunner
Oct 26, 2023
Larry Jay Brunner, 78 of Streator passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating. Following Larry’s wishes, cremation will take place and...
Francis "Dan" Uhren
Oct 23, 2023
Francis Daniel “Dan” Uhren, 75 of Streator passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at OSF Center for Health, Streator.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Thursday followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM...

Leonard "Chubby" Mance
Oct 18, 2023
Leonard F. “Chubby” Mance, 87 of Streator passed away October 18, 2023 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Streator.
Leonard was born August 13, 1936 in Chicago, a son of Frank and Margaret (Petruska) Mance.
He is survived by a daughter, Patti (Tony) Ferguson of Morris; a son, Joe Mance; three grandchildren, Lindsay Thomas, and Garrett and...