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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...
Douglas J. Schweickert
May 2, 2024
Douglas J. Schweickert, 72, of Peru, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
Doug was born on January 3, 1952, in Spring Valley, IL, to Paul and Marion (Weatherall) Schweickert. He was the sixth of six sons…
He is survived by his wife, Rorie (Luther), of 49 years; his...
Clarence Powell ,Jr.
Apr 15, 2024
Clarence Powell Jr. 81 of Oglesby. Passed away April 15, 2024, in Aperion Care Princeton. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
John J. Duncan Jr.
Apr 2, 2024
John J. Duncan Jr., 75, of La Salle passed away April 2, 2024, at home, with his wife Patricia and family by his side.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00 AM Saturday April 6, 2024, at St Mary Church Peru. The Very Rev. Gary Blake will officiate. Private Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Ptak Funeral Home...
Gloria A. Steichen
Mar 19, 2024
Gloria Steichen, 93, of La Salle, passed away March 19, 2024, in her home surrounded by her daughters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday March 22, 2024, in St Patrick Church. Rev Thomas Otto will officiate. Burial will be in St Vincent Cemetery.
The visitation will be on Friday in the church from 9: 30 AM – 11:00 AM....
Patricia S. Slimko
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia S. Slimko 85 of Peru. Passed away February 17, 2024, in Manor Court of Peru.
Memorial Mass will be 10:00 AM Thursday February 22, 2024, in St Valentine Church. Rev Jeffrey Small will officiate. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Patricia was born March 9, 1938,...
Gary F. Wieczorek
Jan 20, 2024
Gary F. Wieczorek 60 of Peru. Passed away peacefully January 20, 2024, in his home.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 AM Thursday February 1, 2024, in St Mary Church. Rev Dominic Garramone OSB will officiate. Burial will follow in St Hyacinth Cemetery.
Visitation will be in the church Thursday from 9:00-10:30 AM. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been...
Janice M. Turczyn
Jan 17, 2024
Janice M. Turczyn 72 of La Salle. Passed away January 17, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Friday January 26, 2024, in Ptak Funeral Home. The Rev Gregory Jarzombek OSB will officiate. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Thursday January...
Ernest E. Ernst
Dec 30, 2023
Ernest E. Ernst 83 of Peru. Passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2023 in Manor Court of Peru.
Private Graveside services will be at Peru City Cemetery. Per his request Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Ernie was the last sibling from his Ernst family generation from Ottawa IL. His parents were Joseph J....
William M. Bierbrodt
Dec 21, 2023
William M. Bierbrodt 54 of Florida, formerly of Peru. Passed away December 21, 2023, in St Cloud, Florida.
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Peru.
The burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park La Salle. The Peru Veteran’s Memorial Group will conduct Military Honors.
Visitation will be Saturday March 23, 2024, in the...
Wayne L. Washkowiak
Dec 17, 2023
Wayne L. Washkowiak 86 of Peru. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 17, 2023, in St Paul Medical Center Mendota.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday December 23, 2023, in Ptak Funeral Home. Rev Gregory Jarzombek OSB will officiate. Peru Veterans Memorial Group will conduct Military rites. Burial will be at a later date...
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