Obituaries
John Timothy Werner
Nov 19, 2025
John Timothy Werner known as “Tim”, 87, a lifelong resident in the Manville area, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Arc at Streator.
Tim was born on April 23, 1938 to George R. and Vera E. (Eckhart) Werner of rural Livingston County. Survivors include several loved cousins including Larry and Robert Aschinger, Linda Lueders, Sandy Hatzer, Carol Siebel, and...
Larry Thomas "LT" Lundy
Nov 14, 2025
Larry Thomas “LT” Lundy, 81, of Streator formerly of Grand Ridge, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home in Streator.
A rosary will be recited at 8:45 AM Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator with visitation to follow from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30...
Megan M. Rainsburg
Nov 10, 2025
Megan Mae Rainsburg (39) of Kinsman, Il suddenly passed away in her home on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born in Morris, Il on December 27, 1985 to John Rainsburg and Carolyn Dober.
Megan graduated from Seneca High School. She had her beloved son Evan “Beezer” Eplin. She enjoyed reading, connecting with nature, going for a ride on her Harley, listening to Poison...
Robert "Rip" Cipalo
Nov 2, 2025
Robert “Rip” Cipalo, 92, of Streator passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Veteran’s Home in LaSalle.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Streator. Pastor Brian Moeller officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator. Military rites will be performed by the Leslie G. Woods American Legion...
Matthew C. Brockhum
Oct 29, 2025
Matthew C. Brockhum, 39 of North Aurora, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at North Aurora Care Center.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family service will be held. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.
Matthew was born October 23, 1986 in Gloversville, NY, a son of Michael R. and Barbara E. (Thompson) Brockhum Sr..
He is...
Brad A. Hert
Oct 28, 2025
Brad A. Hert, 57, of Streator passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his home.
Brad was born December 11, 1967 in Streator, a son of Kenneth and Janice M. Kovalik Hert.
He is survived by his mother, Janice Entwistle of Streator; and his siblings, Beth Edwards and Ryan Hert, both of Minonk, Susan (Jeffrey) Pollett and Tammy (Tom) Aukland, both of...
Marcia L. Henderson
Oct 23, 2025
Marcia Lynn Henderson, of Las Vegas, Nevada, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Marcia was born in Streator, Illinois, on September 6, 1954, to Aldon Turpin and Dorothy "Pat" (Zebell) Miller. She married Michael Maurice Henderson on May 10, 1986.
Marcia grew up in Streator, Illinois, and graduated from Streator High School,...
C. Virgil Brewick Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
C. Virgil Brewick Jr., 81 of Rural Streator passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Arcadia Care in Morris, surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 at the funeral home with Pastor Julie Smith officiating. Interment will...
Jim A. Rhodes
Oct 20, 2025
Jim A. Rhodes, 83 of Streator passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Julie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Wally Roach, Thad Spellious, Rick McCloskey, Butch Vadas, Jeff...
Mary Jo "Bird" Armstrong
Oct 14, 2025
Mary Jo “Bird” Armstrong, 63 of Ransom passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, surrounded by her family.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 Friday, October 17, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 PM Friday at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ransom. Pallbearers will be...
Sylvia A. Held
Oct 6, 2025
Sylvia A. (Berta) Held, 88 of Ransom passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Arc of Normal, surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Streator, with Pastor John Gutz officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Burial will follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom. Visitation will be held...
James F. Goerne
Oct 3, 2025
James F. “Jim” Goerne, 78 of Streator passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.
Jim was born August 26, 1947 in Streator, a son of Ralph and Ora (Rathbun) Goerne.
He is survived by a son, Clint Goerne of Streator; a daughter, Jackie (Leroy) Ranger of San Antonio, TX; and 4 grandchildren, Kyle Ranger, Sam Goerne,...
Donald Henry Colvin
Sep 20, 2025
Donald “Donnie” “Papa” H. Colvin, 63, of LaSalle formerly of Albany, NY, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Don was born June 26, 1962 in Saratoga Springs, New York, a son of Donald M. and Pauline A. (Williams) Colvin. He married Sylvia J. Hall on July 27, 2011 in Ottawa, IL.
He is survived by...
Carrell M. Lowe
Sep 3, 2025
Carrell “Totsie” Lowe, 59 of Streator passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.
Carrell was born December 7, 1965 in Chicago, a daughter...
Tad M. Simpson
Aug 21, 2025
Tad M. Simpson, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home in Ottawa.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator with Chaplin Dave Van Laar officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Tuesday at...
Arthur "Art" L. Riblet
Aug 16, 2025
Arthur “Art” L. Riblet, 71, of Streator passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the OSF Center for Health, Streator, surrounded by the love of his family.
A Celebration of Art’s Life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. A time to share memories will start at 6:00...
Joseph "Joe" Franklin Mullin
Aug 13, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Franklin Mullin, 61, of Grand Ridge, Illinois, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ottawa, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, Illinois...
Brian Scott Worby
Aug 6, 2025
Brian Scott Worby, 54 of Toluca formerly of Montgomery and Streator, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator have been entrusted with arrangements.
Brian was born February 13, 1971 in Aurora, a son of Clifford and Shirley (Shannon) Worby. He married Carol Cockrum on...
Larry O. Simpson
Aug 2, 2025
Larry O. Simpson, 84 of Mendota formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Allure of Mendota surrounded by his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Earlville United Methodist Church. Pastor Sandy Smith officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church following the service. Pallbearers will be Garrett Simpson, Logan...
Donna J. Lowe
Aug 1, 2025
Donna J. Lowe, 90 of Ottawa formerly of Streator, passed away peacefully Friday, August 1, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Ottawa.
Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor Rodney Kreier will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Ray Gelsthorpe, Pat Barnwell, Ed Bowen, Jace...




