Obituaries

Nov 26, 2024

Larry Toler, 89, passed away November 26, 2024 at the ARC in Streator, IL.

Larry was born on February 24, 1935, son of Edgar and Wilma (Casey) Toler. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and began a long career in Industrial Relations with Owens Illinois and Flink Company.

Larry served as a Board Member for the Salvation...

Nov 25, 2024

Larry E. Muller, 63, of Streator passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at his residence.

 A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded.

 Larry was born February 27, 1961 in Streator, a son of Lloyd and Doris E. (Wruck) Muller.

 He is survived...

Nov 22, 2024

Michael A. Harlan, 65, of Streator passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence in Streator.

 His Celebration of Life will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites have been accorded.

 Mike was born September 4, 1959 in Chicago, a son of Don and Betty Harlan.

 He is survived by...

Nov 9, 2024

Robert Lewis Clifton, 69 of Streator passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his residence.

 Arrangements are pending.

Nov 2, 2024

Nov 1, 2024

Gary William Russow, 79 of Ancona passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Goldwater Care in Pontiac.

 His funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Pastor Rodney Kreier will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Colin Baker, Austin Russow, Michael Panagakis, Colton Murphy, Corbin...

Oct 29, 2024

Henry J. Holt, 68 of Streator passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa.

 A Celebration of Henry’s Life will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Monday, November 4, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded.

 Henry was born October 3, 1956 in Streator, a son of Carl K. and...

Oct 11, 2024

Genevieve “Jenny” Brogdon, 82 of Streator passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Arc at Streator.

 Jenny was born on July 30, 1942 in Ripley, TN, a daughter of Eskell and Ollie (Hodge) Crook. She married Harold D. Brogdon on March 4, 1960 in Ripley, TN. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2022.

 Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Roy)...

Oct 4, 2024

Leon Ray Hoffman, 89 of Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Ransom, IL passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

 His funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Hagi & Schultz Funeral Home, Streator, with Pastor Joe Schripsema officiating. Burial will follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Ransom. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to...

Sep 9, 2024

Michael F. “Mike” Magana of Ottawa passed away on Monday September 9, 2024, at Pavilion of Ottawa. 

 Mike was born on November 23, 1941, the son of Michael U. and Grace (Malone) Magana. Mike is survived by his children, Anthony (husband Hussein) Magana of Webster TX., Kris (Rob) Jordan, and Raymond (Meagan Rothrock) Magana both of Streator, Mike (Megan) Magana III...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...