All Obituaries

Sherman J Weiss, age 86, of Streator passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  Sherman was born May 20, 1934 in Chicago to Ernest and Myrtle (Michaels) Weiss.  He was raised in Goodland, IN and the family moved to a farm on Gentlemen Road in Ottawa when he was 12 years old. Sherman graduated from Marquette High School and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana where he studied music. He was a trumpet player and a member of the Marching Illini...

Paul Raymond Jackinowski, 73 of Streator passed away Tuesday evening (Sept. 8, 2020) at his residence. Paul was born July 21, 1947 in Lockport, Illinois. He is survived by his three daughters, Janet Bucciarelli of Shorewood,  Kimberly Bakalar of Crest Hill and Laura (Timothy Provenzano) Jackinowski of Streator. Paul was a wonderful person and the best father his girls could ever ask for. The family would like to thank the EMT’s that came out to assist Paul Tuesday...

Norma Jean Sulzberger, 89 of Streator passed away September 4, 2020 at her residence. Her funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Anne Ferguson officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be her nephews and great nephews, Jim Reynolds, Mark Reynolds, Dan Reynolds, Robb Reynolds, Ryan Reynolds, and...

Joan L. Snyder, 87 formerly of Streator passed away Thursday (Aug. 27, 2020) at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. William Callister officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.  Visitation will be from Noon until 2:00 PM at the funeral home.  Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...

Carol Jean Holland, 86 of Streator passed away at her residence Tuesday, August 4, 2020. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Streator with Rev. William Callister officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Hagi Funeral Home, Streator is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital...

John Robert Talbot passed away on July 16, 2020 in Pflugerville Texas at the age of 90. John was born on January 9, 1930 in Long Point, Illinois to Ralph and Helen Talbot. He was known as Bob to his Long Point friends and family. He graduated from Long Point High School and married Lois June Snow, his childhood sweetheart. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in England. Upon returning to the states, he attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he earned his...

Patsy J. Evans, 87 years young of Streator, passed away Monday evening (July 13th, 2020) at Heritage Health in Normal. Patsy was born September 22, 1932 on the Ed Maladie Farm, south of Seneca, IL to Lucian and Elizabeth (Burchel) Delk.  She went to County School District 117 and graduated from Seneca High School in 1950.  She retired from Thatcher’s and Anchor Glass. Surviving are her daughters, Patty (Don) Long of Streator and Jamie Evans of LeRoy; 5 grandchildren, Donald...

Luceille Marie Gleim Werner, 94, a lifelong resident and career educator in the Long Point and Streator area passed away at 4:50 a.m. July 6, 2020. Luceille was born on October 26, 1925 to Louis and Ina Gleim of rural Grand Ridge.  She married Vincent Arthur Werner at the Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church in Streator, October 26, 1946.  They were married for 64 years.  Survivors include son Phillip of Streator, son John (Joyce) of Bloomington, grandchildren Deborah,...

Julia Anne Wagner, 84 of Streator passed away peacefully Wednesday morning (July 1, 2020) at OSF St. James John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator with Pastor Dennis Thorne officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be her immediate family. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday prior to services at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the...

John W. Houch, 79 of Streator passed away Tuesday morning (June 30, 2020) at Heritage Heath, Streator. Funeral Services with military rites to follow will be 11:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2020 at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator, with Rev. Ann Ferguson officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM prior to services Monday at the funeral home.  Cremation rites will be accorded and interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. John was born December 23, 1940 in Prophetstown, IL, a son...