Occidental Lodge # 40 Ottawa IL

03/17/2026

WB Robert Swon, of Streator #607 & Marseilles #417, passed away 3/14.2026.
Masonic Rites are scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles.
Brothers who wish to participate in the Masonic Service should arrive by 6:30

03/15/2026

Rest in peace WB Rob Swon . We will post his interment information as soon as we know.

01/28/2026

Occidental Lodge had a fundraiser Play put on by Pop Up Players in December. At our January's stated Meeting we presented the check to Here and Again inc Katie Dumke Tricoli . Just one of the contributions that Occidental Lodge #40 does through out the year.

01/13/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 incoming officers!

12/14/2025

On behalf of the Ottawa Masonic Temple and The Pop up Player's it was a great success today. 37 in attendance for this miserable cold day. The Here and Again inc will receive their donation in January.

12/13/2025

Notice, tomorrow play fundraiser will be a 1 pm show only.

12/11/2025

Fantastic job this morning by WB Jim Woodward I n WCMY Radio.
Jim gave a great talk about this Sundays play. And Dan McKenzie, from The Pop Up Player's, will be on Wlpo Saturday morning around 9 am. Thanks to Brother Tom Henson from WLPO for setting this up!

12/05/2025

Just a few days away....this is a must see..Holiday tradition.

10/29/2025

Last night I had the honor to present The White Apron award to w/b Charles Wood Jr. Better known as Brother Chuck.
He runs a 5013c company. Routinely runs brothers to and from medical appointments. Here in state and out of state. He is the epitome of what Mason should be.
Congrats WB Chuck!

10/17/2025

06/01/2025

Hallelujah! Our Brother who has been in the hospital will be home today!! ( Per his family)Thank you to everyone who reached out to me directly to check on him.
And everyone who commented on here.
It all matters. Bless you all.
W/M Jm.

05/30/2025

We have a Brother not well. In the Hospital. He needs our prayers . I will not post his name here. Just say a prayer for him.
Ty. W/M.