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Eugene D Kopczynski

Eugene D Kopczynski

Oct 24, 2017

Eugene D. Kopczynski Sr. 85 of Ladd, formerly of Peru. Died October 24,2017 in Heritage Heath in Peru. Graveside services will be at a later date in St Valentine Cemetery. According to his wishes cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Eugene was born February 28,1932 in Peru to John and Anna...

Andrew Jay Lowery

Andrew Jay Lowery

Oct 7, 2017

Andrew Jay Lowery, age 33 from Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly from LaSalle and Tonica, Illinois passed away October 7, 2017 unexpectedly. Andrew was born March 31, 1984 in Spring Valley, IL to Randy Lowery and Barbara (Mathis) Benvenuti. He attended LP High School in LaSalle. Andy moved to Florida after high school, he loved the beach and Florida sunshine....

Drew G. Patarozzi

Drew G. Patarozzi

Sep 18, 2017

Drew G. Patarozzi 68 of Cedar Point. Died September 18, 2017, in his home. Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Ptak Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Terry Laughery

Terry Laughery

Sep 15, 2017

Terry Laughery 52 of DePue. Died 4:10 AM September 15, 2017 in her home. Arrangements are pending with the Ptak Funeral Home.

Josephine B. Goskusky

Josephine B. Goskusky

Sep 12, 2017

Josephine B. Goskusky 99 of Peru. Died September 12, 2017, in Manor Court of Peru. There will be a mass said in her name at St Joseph Church in Peru at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private burial will be a later date. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Josephine was born December 4, 1917,...

Michael L. Ptak

Michael L. Ptak

Aug 26, 2017

Michael L. Ptak 39 of Oglesby. Died August 26, 2017, in Kindred Hospital (Chicago) Northlake following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Friday in Ptak funeral Home. Abbot Philip Davey OSB will officiate. Cremation rites will take place following the services. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery at a later date . Visitation will be Friday...

Judith M Jacksohn

Judith M Jacksohn

Aug 22, 2017

Judith M. Jacksohn 67 of Oglesby. Died August 22,2017 in her Home.Per her wishes Cremation rite have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Raymond Allan "Benny' Glynn

Raymond Allan "Benny' Glynn

Aug 9, 2017

Raymond “Benny” Allan Glynn 72 of Peru. Passed away August 9, 2017, in his home with his loving family by his side. Memorial service will be 12:00 PM Noon Saturday, August 19, 2017, in Ptak Funeral Home with Rev Paul Carlson will officiant. Memorial visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 AM till the time of services. Raymond was born...

Helen Gross

Helen Gross

Aug 8, 2017

Helen Gross, 93, of Peru passed away August 8, 2017, at Heritage Health in Peru. Mass of Christian burial will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday in St. Valentine’s Church, Peru with the Rev. Jacob Rose officiating. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery following mass. Visitation will be at the church prior to mass from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m....

Jennifer Kinsella-Indra

Jennifer Kinsella-Indra

Aug 2, 2017

Jennifer Kinsella-Indra 36 of Denver, Co. Passed away August 2, 2017, in Denver. Graveside services will be Saturday 11:00 AM at Peru City Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home is assisting the family with the services. Jennifer was born June 21, 1981, in Denver to Philip and Lorrie (Levine) Kinsella. She graduated from Arapahoe High School in...

William G. "Sonny" Sledgister

William G. "Sonny" Sledgister

Jul 29, 2017

William G. “Sonny” Sledgister 77 of Peru. Died 5:24 AM July 29, 2017, in his home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday in Ptak Funeral Home with Rev Jacob Valle officiating. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 5-7 PM in the funeral home with an additional visitation Thursday morning from 9:30 till the time...

Cheryl L. Robinson

Cheryl L. Robinson

Jul 10, 2017

Cheryl L. Robinson 62 of La Salle. Died July 10,2017 in her home. Arrangements are pending with the Ptak Funeral Home.

Danny E. "Gene-Gene" French

Danny E. "Gene-Gene" French

Jun 5, 2017

Danny “Gene Gene” French, 42 of Dalzell passed June 5, 2017, at his home in the company of his fiancé Julie and his Doberman Mae Belle. Danny is no longer in pain and is finally at peace. Funeral Services will be Saturday 2:00 PM at Ptak Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be...

Isabel M. "Dolly" Urbanowski

Isabel M. "Dolly" Urbanowski

Jun 2, 2017

Isabel M. “Dolly” Urbanowski 91 of Peru. Died 7:12 AM June 2, 2017, in Simple Comfort Living in Peru. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at St Valentine Church. The Rev Gregory Jarzombek OSB will officiate. Burial will be at later date in St Valentine Cemetery, Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 -11:00 AM in the church....

Sherry A. Moncrief

Sherry A. Moncrief

May 28, 2017

Sherry A. Moncrief 65 of Peru. Died 9:40 PM May 28, 2017, in her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 3, 2017, in the Ptak Funeral Home. Monsignor J. Brian Rejsek will officiate. Burial will be at St Valentine Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday morning at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until time of services. Sherry...

John G. Simcich

John G. Simcich

May 26, 2017

John G. Simcich, 87, of Peru. Died 2:38 AM May 26, 2017, in IVCH Peru. Services will be 9:30 AM Friday, June 2 in Ptak Funeral Home with a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St Valentine Church. Monsignor J. Brian Rejsek will officiate. Burial will be at St Valentine Cemetery. The Peru Veteran’s Memorial Group will conduct graveside...

Ruth A. Faustina Guynn

Ruth A. Faustina Guynn

May 3, 2017

Ruth Ann Faustina (Znaniecki) Guynn, 77, of Peru. Died peacefully May 3, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family, her caregivers, and friends. Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday in Ptak Funeral Home. The Rev Jacob Rose Pastor of St Joseph Church Peru will officiate. Cremation rites will follow the services. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until...

Robert J. "Bob" Fajman

Robert J. "Bob" Fajman

Apr 4, 2017

Robert J. “Bob” Fajman 81 of La Salle. Died April 4,2017 at the La Salle Veterans Home. Memorial Mass will be 10:00 AM Saturday at St Valentine Church. Monsignor J. Brian Rejsek and Rev Gregory Jarzombek OSB will con Celebrate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at St Hyacinth Cemetery with the Peru Veterans Memorial Group will conduct...

Jennifer  Elizabeth "Jenny"  Glynn

Jennifer Elizabeth "Jenny" Glynn

Mar 21, 2017

Jennifer Elizabeth “Jenny’ Glynn 8 of Peru. Died March 21, 2017, in Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be Saturday 12:00 PM at Northview School Gymnasium. Rev Paul Carlson will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 – 12:00 PM in...

Carol D. Gerber

Carol D. Gerber

Mar 20, 2017

Carol D. Gerber 87 of La Salle. Died 6;28 AM March 20,2017 in St Francis medical Center in Peoria. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday in the Ptak funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow the services. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services. Carol was born September 25,1929 in Peru to Frank and Hazel (Hocking) Kincheski. She married...

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