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Anne M. Norrell
Jan 30, 2025
Anne M. Norrell 61 of Peru. Passed away January 30, 2025, in Allure Healthcare of Peru.
Services will be 12:00 PM Wednesday February 5, 2025, at the First Congregational Church of Peru. Pastor Mark Harder will officiate. Private burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be on Wednesday in the church from 10AM -12:00 PM.. Ptak Funeral Home has been...
Deanna L. Hall
Jan 22, 2025
Deanna L. Hall 70 of Peru. Passed away January 22, 2025, in Allure of Peru.
Private services will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Deanna was born June 6,1954 in Spring Valley, IL. To James D. (Carolyn Carruthers) Hall. She was a hairdresser in California for many years.
Deanna is...
George C. Dowell
Jan 18, 2025
George C. Dowell, 92 of Peru. Passed away January 18, 2025, in St Anthony Medical Center Rockford, IL.
George was born October 18,1932 in Peru to Clark and Celina Dowell. He attended public schools in Peru and La Salle- Peru High School. He joined the Army in September 1953 and was discharged August 1955. He served in Germany as an Armorer...
Marjorie Faye (Mills) Kreske
Jan 8, 2025
Marjorie Faye Mills Kreske (1933-2025)
Marjorie Faye Kreske (Mills), 91, of Greendale, Wisconsin, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on January eighth, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born and raised on a farm in Oglesby, Illinois to Bertha and Golden Mills, Marge was one of twelve siblings. Growing up with five sisters and six brothers, (including...
Evelyn A. Coulter
Jan 6, 2025
Evelyn A. Coulter passed away quietly in her home in Peru, Illinois on January 6, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1932, to Vincent and Angeline Ratkiewicz in Chicago, Illinois.
While in Chicago she attended St. Helen’s Catholic school graduating the 8th grade. Her family moved to Peru following her graduation and she enrolled at St. Joseph’s Commercial where she...
David M. Neill
Nov 2, 2024
David M. Neill 78 of Peru. Passed away November 2, 2024, in Allure Healthcare Mendota.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday November 23, 2024, in Valley Memorial Park. Rev Ronald Margherio OSB will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangement.
Dave was born May 26, 1946, in Spring Valley, to Emmett and Cecelia...
Rodney J. Pietrowski
Nov 1, 2024
Rodney J. Pietrowski 69 of La Salle. Passed away November 1, 2024, in his home.
Private services will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Rodney was born June 1, 1955, in La Salle to Leonard and Ann (Wrobleski) Pietrowski Sr. He married Lorianne Klukaczynski May 16, 1981, in St Valentine...
Mary Jo Stokes
Oct 27, 2024
Mary Jo Stokes 40 of La Salle. Passed away October 27, 2024.
A celebration of her life and private burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mary Jo was born September 5, 1984, in Peru, IL to Joseph and Susan (Loechner) Lucas, Sr. She loved exploring the...
Stephen L. Klukaczynski
Oct 22, 2024
Stephen L. Klukaczynski 90 of La Salle. Passed away October 22, 2024, at St Francis Medical Center Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Private burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Stephen was born September 22, 1934, in Peru to Stephen L. and Josephine (Kozlowski) Klukaczynski, Sr....
Thomas J. Hocking
Sep 1, 2024
Thomas J. Hocking, 82, of Jonesville died unexpectedly in his flower garden the afternoon of September 1, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday September 7, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM in the Ptak Funeral Home in Peru. There will be a 3:00 PM service. The La Salle- Oglesby Veteran’s Memorial Group will conduct Military honors at the funeral home. Cremation...
James D. Pappas
Aug 30, 2024
James Pappas, 64 of Peru. Passed away on August 30. 2024.
James was born in Chicago, Illinois to George and Sandra (McWilliams) Pappas on September 2, 1959.
James loved working with the community. He was volunteer Responder with the Peru Ambulance. He was employed by IVCH in Peru for many years.
Survivors include his wife Jill, two daughters Tina (Mark) Morscheiser Utica and...
Nancy R. Ptak
Aug 27, 2024
Nancy R. Ptak 71 of Bloomington, formerly of Oglesby. Passed away August 27, 2024.
Funeral service will be 12:00 PM Tuesday September 3, 2024, in the Ptak Funeral Home. Fr Gary Blake, of St Valentine Church will officiate.
The visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 AM –12:00 PM in the Funeral Home.
Cremation rites will follow the services. Ptak Funeral Home has...
Paulette Y. Schauer
Aug 16, 2024
Paulette Y. Schauer 78 of Peru. Passed away August 16, 2024, in OSF Medical Center Peoria.
Visitation will be Thursday August 22, 2024, from 5-7 PM in the Ptak Funeral Home.
Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be private
Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.
Paulette was born July 18,1946 in Peru, IL to Paul W. and...
Robert "Bob" Edward Smith
Jul 31, 2024
Robert “Bob” Edward Smith, 91 of Peru. Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, in his home.
Visitation will be 10AM-12 PM on Friday, August 9th, 2024, in the Ptak Funeral Home with service to follow, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating. The burial will be at 3PM Friday, August 9th, 2024, at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, IL. Ptak Funeral Home...
Jeannette L. Edgcomb
Jul 15, 2024
Jeannette L. “Ginger” Edgcomb 61 of Utica. Passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in her home.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the Ptak Funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow the service. The burial will be at 12:00 PM Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mt Morris, IL. Ptak Funeral Home has...
Richard Lipinski
Jun 2, 2024
Richard Lipinski, 82 of Peru, passed away June 2nd, 2024, in the loving care of LaSalle County Nursing Home, Ottawa. A celebration of Richard’s life is planned for a later date.
Cremation rites have been accorded and Ptak Funeral home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Richard was born June 13th, 1941, in Peru to Walter and Lottie (Halasiak) Lipinski.
Over the years, Richard was celebrated as both...
Paul K. Zawacki
May 26, 2024
Paul K. Zawacki 77 of Peru. Passed away on May 26, 2024, in Manor Court of Peru.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Ptak Funeral Home. Burial will be at Peru City Cemetery. The Peru Veterans Memorial Group will conduct Military Honors.
The visitation will be on Wednesday in the funeral home from 9-11 AM....
Michael J. Gapinski
May 24, 2024
Michael J. Gapinski 52 of Streamwood. Formerly of Peru passed away May 24, 2024, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Saturday June 1, 2024, in St Valentine Church Peru. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday June 1 from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Ptak Funeral Home. Ptak Funeral...
Dr. Mary Louise Toraason
May 23, 2024
Dr. Mary Louise Toraason, 97, of Peru, passed away Thursday May 23, 2024, at Liberty Manor Court in Peru, Illinois surrounded by family.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Church, Peru with Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, OSB of St. Bede Abbey officiating. Burial will follow at Olivet Cemetery in Webster Park. Visitation will...
Lori L. Naumann
May 12, 2024
Lori L. Naumann 61 of Peru. Passed away May 12, 2024, in her home.
Memorial visitation will be Saturday May 18, 2024, from 1-3 PM, in the Ptak Funeral Home. Private Burial will be at a later date in Peru City Cemetery.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Lori was born August 13,1962 in Peru...
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