Obituaries

Porfiria Hernandez

Jan 5, 2012

Porfiria Hernandez 90 of Streator died Thursday morning (Jan. 5, 2012) at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Church , Streator with Rev. Dustin Schultz, officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 PM Sunday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with the rosary recited at 6:00 PM Sunday. Burial...

Richard Notman

Jan 3, 2012

Richard A. “Dick” Notman 73 of Streator died Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 3,2012) at St. Mary’s Hospital, Streator. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery , Streator with Rev. Jerry Haley, officiating. There will be no visitation. Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Notman was born Jan. 8, 1938 in...

Joseph Savage

Jan 2, 2012

Joseph L. “Joe” Savage 62 of Orland Park, formerly of Streator died in his sleep at his home in Orland Park , Monday morning (Jan. 2, 2012). Private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Michael the Archangel Church , Streator with Monsignor Philip Halfacre, officiating. There was no visitation. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Streator....

Mary Swanson

Dec 26, 2011

Mary E. Swanson 85 of Punta Gorda Florida , formerly of rural Kinsman, died Monday (Dec. 26, 2011) at Charlotte Regional Hospital , Punta Gorda Fl. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM Saturday at Hagi Funeral Home. Burial will be in Allen...

Edward Burash

Dec 25, 2011

Edward L. Burash 82 of Streator died Sunday evening (Dec. 25, 2011) at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley . Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday at St. Michael the Archangel Church , Streator with Rev. Dustin Schultz, officiating, music will be provided by Sharon Hatzer, organist and the Resurrection Choir. Visitation...

Rita Rea

Dec 22, 2011

Rita Louise Rea 78 of Streator formerly of Chicago and Florida , died Thursday morning (Dec. 22, 2011) at her daughters home in rural Streator. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday Dec. 28, 2011 at Stower Funeral Home, Brandon FL, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Valrico...

Mary Drapp

Dec 4, 2011

Mary Drapp 96 of Streator died Sunday afternoon (Dec. 4, 2011) at Heritage Health, Dwight. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church , Streator with Rev. John Gutz, officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery , Streator. Mrs. Drapp was...

Nancy Peruba

Nov 23, 2011

Nancy Peruba 77 of Yorkville, formerly of Aurora and Streator died Wednesday evening (Nov. 23, 2011) at Rush-Copley Medical Center , Aurora . Private funeral services will be held. Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Peruba was born May 6, 1934 in Streator the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Daugherity) Helm. She married John R....

William James

Oct 31, 2011

William George James 55 of Orlando Florida, formerly of Streator died Monday (Oct. 31, 2011) at his home in Orlando . Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday in the chapel at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Streator with Rev. Jane Esterline, officiating. Visitation will at the chapel prior to the services. Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in...

Dora Voytko

Oct 30, 2011

Dora Lee Voytko 87 of Streator died Sunday evening (Oct. 30, 2011) at St. Mary’s Hospital, Streator. Private family burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery with Monsignor Philip Halfacre, officiating. Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Voytko was born Jan. 28, 1924 in Festus , MO , the daughter of Lee and Florence (Cunningham)...

Lavina Benckendorf

Oct 26, 2011

Lavina S. “Tiny” Benckendorf 94 of Streator died Wednesday morning (Oct. 26, 2011) at Heritage Health, Streator. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Rev. Jerry Haley, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM Monday at Hagi Funeral Home. Burial will be in Allen Township Cemetery , Ransom. Mrs. Benckendorf was...

Beatrice Sopko

Oct 6, 2011

Beatrice W. Sopko 90 of Streator died Thursday evening (Oct. 6, 2011) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Streator. In respecting Beatrice’s wishes, no services will be held. Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Sopko was born June 16, 1921 in Streator the daughter of Peter and Rose (Kolb) Wahl. She married George “Ducky” Sopko, June...

Harry Hash

Oct 6, 2011

Harry C. Hash (Born September 6, 1926) Passed away peacefully on October 6, 2011. Survived by daughters Kim P. (David) Seidman and Rhea Ann ( Rob ert) Ferdman, son Mark C. (Dr. Suzanne) Hash, and brother George (Joyce) Hash. Wonderful grandchildren – Sarah and Aaron Seidman; Jennifer (Jenny) Ferdman; Trisha, Jacob (Jake), and Benjamin (Ben) Hash....

Dawn DeLong

Oct 4, 2011

Dawn Marie (Guddendorf) DeLong 42 of Streator died Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 4, 2011) at Provena Mercy Medical Center , Aurora . Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel Church , Streator with Rev. Philip Halfacre, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Burial...

Melvin Baker

Oct 1, 2011

Melvin W. Baker 84, formerly of Wenona died Saturday morning (Oct. 1, 2011) at Heartland Health Care Center , Henry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church, Wenona with Rev. Luke Poczworoski, officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 AM Wednesday at the Church. Burial will be in...

Gene Bell

Sep 8, 2011

Gene W. Bell 82 of Streator died Thursday morning (Sept. 8, 2011) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Streator. Private family funeral services will be held in the Chapel at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator with Rev. Phillip Halfacre, officiating. Full military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by members of American Legion Post # 217 and Veterans of Foreign...

Vincent Werner

Sep 6, 2011

Vincent Arthur Werner 89 a lifelong farmer in Streator and Long Point died Tuesday (Sept. 6, 2011) at 11:50 AM at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday at First United Methodist Church , Streator with Rev. Jerry Haley, officiating. Grandsons, Jason, Jeff, Joel and Robert Werner will sing Precious Lord Take My...

Sharon Carlson

Sep 6, 2011

Sharon M. Carlson 73 of Streator died Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 6, 2011) at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at First United Methodist Church , Streator with Rev. Jerry Haley, officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM Friday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Streator at a...

Raymond Brewer

Aug 26, 2011

Raymond W. “Dick” Brewer 82 of Streator died Friday afternoon (Aug. 26, 2011) at ASTA Care, Toluca . Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday at St. Michael the Archangel Church , Streator with Rev. Philip Halfacre, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM Wednesday at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Burial with full military rites...

Sandra Beavers

Aug 25, 2011

Sandra L. “Sandy” Beavers 68 of Streator. After a brave and strong fight, we lost our wife, mother, grandmother and friend to lung cancer Thursday August 25, 2011 at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria . Another star was added to the heavens… We saw her begin her new journey Thursday night after leaving the hospital in the form of...