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Arnold P. McCauley

Arnold P. McCauley

Sep 9, 2018

Arnold P. McCauley, 85, of Wyanet, died 11:57 AM September 9, 2018, in his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday, September 13, 2018, in St Louis Church Princeton. The Rev Daniel Gifford will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery Princeton. The Princeton Veterans Memorial Group will conduct graveside services. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 12,...

Quinn T. Jerriey

Quinn T. Jerriey

Sep 7, 2018

Quinn T. Jerriey 59 of Lehigh Acres, FL, formerly of Peru. Passed away unexpectedly September 7, 2018, in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst. Visitation will Be Tuesday, September 11 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Ptak Funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow the services. Burial will be private Quinn was born June 29,1959, in Peru to Thomas and...

Joseph Czarny

Joseph Czarny

Sep 2, 2018

Joseph Czarny 80 of Peru. Died peacefully September 2, 2018, in Heritage Healthcare Peru. Christian Graveside services will at a later date in St Valentine Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Joseph was born April 28, 1938, in La Salle to Joseph and Helen (Bilicki) Czarny. Joseph attended La Salle-Peru Township High School....

Ronald  F. "Koko" Kulpa

Ronald F. "Koko" Kulpa

Sep 1, 2018

Ronald F. “Koko” Kulpa 82 of Oglesby . Died September 1, 2018 in Heritage Healthcare Peru. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday 10:00 am in Holy Family Church Oglesby. The Rev Gary Blake will officiate. Abbot Philip Davey OSB and Rev Gregory Jarzombek OSB will concelebrate. Burial will be at a later date in St Hyacinth Cemetery. Cremation rites...

Jeanne E. Janewicz

Jeanne E. Janewicz

Aug 30, 2018

After a long and vibrant life, Jeanne Janewicz, 86, died Aug. 30, 2018, surrounded by family and love. She was born in Spring Valley to Walter Halm and Virginia Davison Halm. A widow, Jeanne lived in Appleton, Wis., for the past 16 years, near her sons and grandchildren. Jeanne was a registered nurse with a long career spanning old-school military-style...

John A. Jagodzinski

John A. Jagodzinski

Aug 30, 2018

John A. Jagodzinski 61 of West Bend, WI, formerly of Peru. died August 30, 2018, in West Bend, WI. Arrangements are pending with the Ptak Funeral Home.

John A. Jagodzinski

John A. Jagodzinski

Aug 30, 2018

John A. Jagodzinski 61 of West Bend, WI., formerly of Peru. Died August 30, 2018 in West Bend. Graveside services will be at later date in Peru City cemetery. Cremation have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. John was born April 26,1957 in Peru to Arthur and Theresa (Bernard) Jagodzinski. In 1978 he started...

Jeffrey A. Drag

Jeffrey A. Drag

Jul 20, 2018

Jeffrey A. Drag 59 of La Salle. Died Friday, July 20, 2018, in Hine’s VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday 11:00 AM in St Valentine Church. Monsignor Richard Soseman will officiate. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery. The Peru Veterans Memorial Group will conduct graveside services. Visitation will be Wednesday in the church...

Peter R. Ceresa

Peter R. Ceresa

Jul 11, 2018

Peter R. Ceresa 92 of Peru. Died July 11, 2018, in the Mendota Lutheran Home. Arrangements are pending.

Peter R.  Ceresa

Peter R. Ceresa

Jul 11, 2018

Peter R. Ceresa, age 92, of Peru, died on July 11, 2018, at Mendota Lutheran Home, a loving and caring community. From his birth in Dalzell on March 11, 1926, Pete was a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky guy. Born to Victor and Linda Ceresa, Pete was one of 4 boys. (Ray/deceased, Victor/deceased, LeRoy/South Carolina) Pete graduated from St. Bede Academy and then...

Mary Ellen O'Brien

Mary Ellen O'Brien

Jun 28, 2018

Mary Ellen O’Brien, 78, of Peru, formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully June 28, 2018, in her home surrounded by family. A funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church, LaSalle with Father Ronald Margherio, OSB officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery Utica, IL Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with...

Theodore W. Radtke

Theodore W. Radtke

Jun 25, 2018

Theodore W. Radtke 94 of Peru. Died 3:08 AM Monday June 25, 2018 in the Veterans Home La Salle. Arrangements are pending with the Ptak Funeral Home.

Mary G. Piletic-Johnson

Mary G. Piletic-Johnson

Jun 19, 2018

Mary G. Piletic-Johnson 76 formerly of La Salle. Died June 19, 2018, in El Paso Healthcare Center. Prayer service will be 9:30 AM Wednesday in Ptak Funeral Home with a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St Patrick Church La Salle. The Rev Kyle Lucas officiating. Burial will be at St Vincent Cemetery La Salle. Visitation will be Tuesday...

Margaret  V. Kuhn

Margaret V. Kuhn

Jun 12, 2018

Margaret V. Kuhn 90 of McNabb. Died June 12, 2018 in her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in St Patrick Church in Hennepin. The Rev Patrick DeMeulemeester will officiate. Burial will be at St Mary’s Cemetery Mt Palentine. Visitation will be Tuesday morning in the church from 9:00 AM till time of...

Doreen M. "Doe" Ublish

Doreen M. "Doe" Ublish

May 24, 2018

Doreen M."Doe" Ublish 49 of La Salle. Died May 24, 2018, in Kindred Hospital Peoria. Funeral services will be Wednesday 7:00 PM in the Ptak Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Ladd Cemetery. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 5-7 PM. Doreen was born September...

Mary D. Stopa

Mary D. Stopa

May 24, 2018

Mary D. Stopa 98 of Peru. Died in Manor Court of Peru. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday in St Valentine Church. Monsignor Richard Soseman will officiate. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00-10:00 AM in the church. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mary was born February...

Betty A.  Swiskoski

Betty A. Swiskoski

May 21, 2018

Betty A. Swiskoski 89 of La Salle. Died May 21, 2018, in St Francis Medical center Peoria. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday in the Ptak Funeral Home. Rev Gary McKee will officiate. Burial will be private at a later date. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10:00 -11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Betty was born March 13,...

James M.  Hebel

James M. Hebel

May 21, 2018

James M. Hebel 66 of Peru. Died May 21, 2018, in his home. A Celebration of his life services and visitation will be on July 28 from 10:00 AM-12 PM in the Ptak Funeral Home with 12:00 PM prayer service. Abbot Philip Davey OSB will officiate. Private burial will be in St Vincent Cemetery La Salle. Cremation rites have been...

Patricia A. Schicke

Patricia A. Schicke

May 20, 2018

Patricia A. Schicke 78 of Utica. Died May 20, 2018, in IVCH Peru. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday in St Mary’s Church Utica. Monsignor James Swaner will officiate. Burial will be at St Mary’s Cemetery Utica. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 9:00- 11:00 AM in the Church. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Patricia...

Jennifer R.  Edgcomb Fulara

Jennifer R. Edgcomb Fulara

May 11, 2018

Jennifer R. Edgcomb Fulara 45 of Dalzell. Died May 11, 2018, in her home. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Saturday, May 19 in the Ptak Funeral Home. Rev Ronald Margherio OSB will officiate. Cremation rites will take place after the services. Visitation will be Saturday 10:00- 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Jennifer was born July 16, 1972, in...

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