Obituaries

Jerry Pellegrini

Jerry Pellegrini

May 15, 2016

Jerry R. Pellegrini, 77, of Streator, died Sunday May 15, 2016, 4:17 PM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, with his family by his bedside. Jerry was born May 7, 1939 in Seneca, IL to Fernet and Lillian (Bannon) Pellegrini. He married Joan Beavers on March 16, 1969 in Streator. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Jerry (April)...

William Schultz

William Schultz

Apr 14, 2016

William H. Schultz, 87 of Streator passed away Friday morning (April 14, 2016) at Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee. There will be a graveside service with military rites at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Riverview Cemetery, Streator, with Fr. Jacob Rose officiating.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OSF Hospice. Hagi Funeral Home,...

Carol Gerth

Carol Gerth

Apr 8, 2016

Carol Ann Gerth, 84 of Streator passed away Friday morning (April 8, 2016) at her residence. There will be a celebration of her life on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Streator.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the church with a visitation from 10:00 to 10:30 AM.  A...

Thomas Lorence

Thomas Lorence

Apr 7, 2016

Thomas A. Lorence, 86, of Streator and formerly of Seneca, IL passed away at 7:33 a.m. Thursday, April, 7, 2016 at his home in Streator surrounded by his family. Cremation rites were accorded and a private family services will be held at a later date at Fairview Memorial Park in Northlake, IL In lieu of flowers the family request memorials...

Brian Stansbury

Brian Stansbury

Mar 25, 2016

Brian S. Stansbury, 53 of Streator passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Rory Christensen officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be Mike Renner, Charles Cipalo, Terry...

Ruth Finefield

Ruth Finefield

Mar 25, 2016

Ruth L. Finefield, 91 of Streator passed away March 25, 2016 at Heritage Manor, Streator, Illinois. Ruth was born March 19, 1925 in Forrest, Illinois, the daughter of Harlan and Elvira Goodrich Metz.  She married Harold E. Finefield on July 10, 1943 also in Forrest.  They resided in Chenoa, Ransom and Streator.  He preceded her in death on December 30, 1993. Surviving are...

Michael Conness

Michael Conness

Mar 23, 2016

Michael “Chet” Conness, 95, of Toluca, passed away peacefully at Hines VA Hospital on March 23, 2016, with his daughter and son by his side. Visitation for Mike will from 9:00 to 11:00 am Wednesday March 30, 2016, at St. Mary’s Church in Wenona. Funeral mass will follow at 11:00 am. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Burial will take place at...

James Brehman

James Brehman

Mar 16, 2016

James R. Brehman passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Streator, IL. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. David Tellinghuisen officiating.  Burial will follow in Wolf Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3:00 PM prior to...

Jean Causland

Jean Causland

Mar 13, 2016

Jean B. Causland, 96, of Streator passed away Sunday Morning (March 13, 2016) at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa. Her funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Rev. David Tellinghuisen officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Streator.  Pallbearers will be Todd and Eric Russow, Dr. George Panagakis, Shawn Murphy, Trenton Girard, Carl...

Joanne Beavers

Joanne Beavers

Mar 2, 2016

Joanne M. Beavers, 74 of Streator, passed away Wednesday morning (March 2, 2016) at her residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Friday, March 11, 2016 at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church, Streator, with Msgr. Philip Halfacre officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Streator.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday at Hagi Funeral...

Clell Ivy Sr.

Clell Ivy Sr.

Feb 23, 2016

Clell A. Ivy, Sr. 69 of Streator passed away Tuesday evening (Feb. 23, 2016) at Heritage Health in Streator. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. Clell was born November 5, 1946 in Springfield, the son of...

Evelyn Hichborn

Evelyn Hichborn

Feb 20, 2016

Evelyn E. Hichborn, 102, of Streator, passed away at 12:43 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Heritage Health in Streator. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Fr. Jacob Rose officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s cemetery in Streator. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at...

Thomas Handzo

Thomas Handzo

Feb 18, 2016

Thomas R. “Tombo” Handzo, 59 of North Port, FL formerly of Streator, passed away Thursday evening at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, FL. A graveside service will be 11:30 AM Friday, February 26, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator.  Serving as pallbearers will be Rick Handzus, Ron Handzus, Mike Handzus, Ray Miller, Daniel Bandura, and Julio Orozco.  Visitation will be from...

Carolyn Lucas

Carolyn Lucas

Feb 6, 2016

Carolyn Kaye Lucas, 72 of Streator passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her residence. There will be a private family memorial service on Friday, February 12, 2016.  A small gathering to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday at her home.  Cremation rites have been accorded. She was born September 11, 1943 in Hume, Illinois, the daughter of...

Mary Kerestes

Mary Kerestes

Feb 6, 2016

Mary (Hagi) Kerestes, 85 of Streator passed away peacefully Saturday evening (February 6, 2016) at her home, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2016 and from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. John Gutz of...

Zarita Severson

Zarita Severson

Feb 1, 2016

Zarita J. “Mama Rita” Severson Villarreal, 56, of East Peoria, died Monday, February 1, 2016, early Monday morning at her home in East Peoria. Visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm. Cremation rites will follow the services. Memorials may be made to...

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes

Dec 30, 2015

Helen Dean (Adams) Hayes, 89 of Streator passed away Wednesday evening at Heritage Health, Streator. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 prior to services Sunday at the funeral...

Beverly Hart

Beverly Hart

Dec 20, 2015

Beverly Ann Hart, 68, of Wenona passed away peacefully on December 20 at the Addington Hospice Unit of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 27 at Hagi Funeral Home in Streator.  The funeral service will commence at 11:00 AM on Monday at...

William Kruger, Sr.

William Kruger, Sr.

Dec 19, 2015

William T. Kruger, Sr.,92, of Kinsman passed away December 19th at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Monday, December 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinsman with a funeral mass and Rite of Christian Burial to immediately follow. William was born January 8, 1923 in Brookfield...

Helen Robertson

Helen Robertson

Dec 18, 2015

Helen Robertson, 98 of Streator passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at Heritage Health in Streator. A memorial service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Rev. Spencer Lawrence officiating.  Burial of ashes will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Streator following the service.  Visitation will be for an hour prior to services Wednesday at the...