All Obituaries

  Juanita I. Neumann, 70, of Streator passed away Thursday, April 8, 2020 at her residence in Streator.   There will be no funeral services.  Cremation rites will be accorded.  The Solon-Telford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   Born October 16, 1950 in Ottawa she was the daughter of William and Marion (Burns) Adams.  She married Frank X. Neumann on December 3, 1983.  He survives in Streator.   She is also survived by daughters,...

  Evie A. Williams of Streator passed away Saturday evening April 3, 2021 in the loving arms of her parents.   Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.   Visitation will be from 9-11 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home.   Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wenona.  Cremation rites have been accorded.   Evie was born February 6, 2021 in Peoria.   She is survived by her parents, Ricki and Emily...

  Willie Mae Jefferson, 74, of Streator passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.   Funeral services will be at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.   Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.   Cremation rites will be accorded.  Private burial will be held at a later time in Riverview Cemetery, Streator.   Born July 7, 1946 in Marks, Mississippi she...

  Donald A. Sickley, 93, of Streator passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at O.S.F. St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.   Mass of Christian will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 15, 2021 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.  Fr. Ryan Mattingly will officiate.   Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 AM Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator with the rosary recited at 8:45 A.M.    Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul...

  Raymond A. Gass, 79, of Streator passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care, Streator.   Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.  Msgr. Philip Halfacre will officiate.   Visitation will be from 9-11 A.M. Wednesday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.   Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Leonore.  Family and friends will serve as...

    Charlotte E. Lanning, 75, of Streator passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at O.S.F. St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.   Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.    Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. Saturday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.   Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Streator.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, Christopher Barrett and Ben...

  Evelyn Ruth Schmitz, 84, of Sycamore passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her residence.   Evelyn was born in Streator, Illinois, on May 2, 1936, to the late Olive and Elmer Schaefer. On July 6, 1952, she married John William Schmitz, and they started their family. She spent happy, busy years as a cook, janitor, chauffeur and much more to their five children: Deborah, David, John Jr., Ruth and Peggy. Over time, she delighted in welcoming 14 grandchildren and 22...

  William R. Hancin, 94, of Streator passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care, Streator.   Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.    Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. Saturday at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.    Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Streator.  Pallbearers will be family members. ...

  James E. Rinaldi, Jr., 74, of Ottawa passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence in Ottawa.   Private funeral services have been held.  The Solon-Telford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.   Born September 5, 1946 in Ottawa he was the son of James and Marjorie (Rinkenberger) Rinaldi.  He married Judith Ann Rix on August 16, 1965 in Washburn, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on November 12, 2005.   He is survived by a son, Jimmy...

Ricky L. Stayton, 65, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed March 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones in his daughter’s home in Streator, Illinois.  Ricky was born to Arland and Rita (Shapcott) Stayton, June 1, 1955, in Ottawa, Illinois.  He graduated from Ottawa High School and continued his education while enlisted in military service. He is survived by his dog Dante of Streator and wife Mary (Nevin) Stayton of Streator. He leaves as his legacy several children: daughters Jennifer...