Obituaries

John T. Pedelty Jr.

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

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

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

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

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...

Paul A. Stevenson

Paul A. Stevenson

Oct 7, 2023

Paul A. Stevenson, 59 of Streator passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ottawa.

 

Paul was born April 15, 1964 in Chicago, a son of Allan L. and Theresa Marie (Sheldon) Stevenson.  He married Sharyn L. Eib on October 24, 1992.

 

Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Sharyn; his son, Patrick Stevenson of...

Stephen A. Centko

Stephen A. Centko

Oct 2, 2023

Stephen A. Centko, 73 of Streator passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

 

Stephen was born May 15, 1950 in Streator, a son of Anthony and Ellen (Larson) Centko. 

 

He served in Vietnam with the Army’s 196th Infantry.  He worked in the building trades and enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking in...

Eric Reynolds

Eric Reynolds

Sep 17, 2023

Eric Reynolds, 52 of Streator passed away Sunday (September 17, 2023) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

 

Visitation for Eric will be Friday, September 22, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home in Streator.  Funeral Services will follow at 5 P.M. with Rev. Rodney Kreier officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded...

Carol J. Thompson

Carol J. Thompson

Sep 16, 2023

Carol J. Thompson, 84 of Streator passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

 

Carol was born March 6, 1939 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator, a daughter of Mario and Madeline (Sosh) Manfroi.  She married Wayne Thompson on November 15, 1958.  He survives.

 

Also surviving are their children, David (Paula) Thompson, Briann...

Michael L. McBride

Michael L. McBride

Sep 7, 2023

Michael L. McBride Sr., 81 of Ancona passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

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...