Ottawa Funeral Home and Crematory

12/03/2025

Donna Girard

Donna Jean (Stevens) Girard, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10, at Ottawa Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. A funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 11, at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Donna was born September 30, 1947, in LaSalle, IL to Melvin and Elsie (Hart) Stevens. She married Alfred Girard Jr. on February 24, 1966. Together, they raised 5 children. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1994.

Donna worked at Value City Department Store for 18 years and Halterman's for 15 years. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything and was always their #1 fan. She always enjoyed playing bingo with her husband, Al, and her daughters. More than anything, her favorite time was spent with her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by her children, Al (Margie) Girard III, Linda (Girard) Pierce, Michelle (Girard) Mantzke, and Nicole (Girard) Bouley; 19 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren; and her sister, Judy (Dale) Swiskoski.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Elsie; her beloved husband, Alfred; her daughter, Lori Girard; her siblings, JoAnne, Cheryl, Carole, Linda, Jim, Jerry, and Ronnie; and her great grandson, David Brasfield.

Pallbearers will be Michael and Connor Pierce; Alex and Noah Bouley, Nicholas Girard, and Brian McConnell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Asher Pierce and Preston Przybylski.

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12/02/2025

Kenneth Roberson

Kenneth Wayne Roberson, 77, of Magnolia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his home.

Private services will be held with burial in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Kenneth was born July 11, 1948 in La Salle, IL to Jobie and Ruby (Brown) Roberson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam and earned the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Vietnam Service Medal w/1*. He worked at Caterpillar in Aurora for 30 years until he retired in 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth K. Roberson; his daughters, Bobette Roberson, Lisa (Joe) Gallup, and Kenya (Cris) Machetta; his son, Shaun Roberson; and his grandchildren, Megan Machetta, Lauren Machetta, and Jobie Rhine; and his siblings, Loreeta Green and James (Yoshida) Roberson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jobie and Ruby; and his siblings, Glenn Roberson and Loretta Cooper.

Memorial contributions in Kenneth's honor may be directed to the Henry VFW.

12/02/2025

Evangeline Quinn

Evangeline Quinn, 54, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 1:00pm with Fr. Ryan mattingly officiating. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Evangeline was born June 14, 1971 to Eugenio and Marietta (Mejin) Javier in the Philippines. She married James "Jim" Quinn on June 18, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV.

She worked as an administrative assistant for Dr. Dan Hilo for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed baking breads and cookies, traveling to Florida and Hawaii, and decorating their home for the Holidays, especially Thanksgiving, where she was always the host. More than anything, the light of her life was being a mom. She loved her daughter more than life itself.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughter, Shaylen Quinn; her mother, Marietta Javier; her sister, Emeliza Fronda; her aunt, Cathy Casilla-Grossman; as well as numerous extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her father, Eugenio.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to the Edward's Hospital Cancer Center at https://www.endeavorhealth.org/give/foundations/edward-hospital-foundation

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12/02/2025

Patti Spence

Patti Spence, 70, of Ottawa, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Patti was born February 24, 1955 in Ottawa, IL, to Peter and Angelina (Mulinazzi) Tassoni. She attended George P. Hills Elementary School and then Ottawa High School. She pursued further education in Peoria. She later served her country in the United States Army. Patti worked along side her husband at Spence's Bakery. She was an avid Cubs fan. In high school, she was a track star, though she had to forfeit going to state due to Injury.

She is survived by her son, Joseph Spence; her sisters, Rose (Tom) Spence and Nancy Toni Martinez; 18 nieces and nephews; as well as 14 great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Angelina; her husband, Edwin Spence; her brother Peter Tassoni; and her nephew.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to OSF Hospice for the exceptional care shown for Patti.

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12/01/2025

Keith Mohr

Keith Otto Mohr, 83,of Sugar Grove, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in LaSalle.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, from 9:30am until 11:00am at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 8S055 Dugan Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am, with Fr. Bill Etheridge officiating. Military honors will be rendered at the conclusion of mass. Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be in Wilhelm's Portland Mausoleum.

Keith was born on March 6, 1942 in Portland, OR to Robert and Thelma (Peters) Mohr. Keith Served in the United States Navy, in Vietnam, as a Lieutenant on a destroyer ship. He married Mae Naselli on May 13, 1989 in St. Charles, IL. Keith worked as a quality control engineer until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle, and downhill skiing. He was a member of the Prestbury Yacht Club and Ski Club.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mae; his children, Robert Mohr, Mary Mohr, Brian Kancius, and Cheri Spath; his grandchildren, Katie Spath, Isabella Morgan, Hayley Kancius, Andersen Prewitt, Grace Spath, Eli Mohr, and Cate Mohr; as well as his sister, Kathy Dillivan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Thelma Mohr.

Memorial contributions in Keith's honor may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of the donor's choosing.

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11/19/2025

Nancy Vercolio

Nancy Vercolio

(née Kerestes)

Nancy Vercolio, of Liberty Village in Streator, passed away peacefully on November 16. She was born on May 16, 1938, in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Alberta (Orrison) Kerestes.

Nancy married the love of her life, Dominic Vercolio, on May 23, 1959, in Streator. Together they made their home in Ottawa, Illinois, where they raised their family and shared 61 years of marriage.

She valued closeness and companionship, and her need for connection reflected just how much her family and friends meant to her.

She is survived by her sister, Judy (Dave) Hallowell; brother, Jerry Kerestes; sister-in-law, Judy (James) Kerestes; daughter, Beth (Jody) Osmund; son, Brian Vercolio; and her three grandchildren, Richard Dominic, Duncan, and Jack Osmund, who brought her immense joy.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dominic; her brother, James Kerestes; and a daughter in infancy.

Because making Christmas special for children was one of Nancy's greatest joys, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Youth Service Bureau's Star Tree Christmas gift program.

Beth and Brian are grateful for the kindness and compassion shown to Nancy in her later years by her siblings and the staff at Liberty Village. Their support and care brought comfort and companionship to her days.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 1:30pm until 3:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will follow at 3:00pm with Fr. Patrick Wille officiating. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory

1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350

815-433-0300

www.ottawafuneralhome.com

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