Obituaries

Jun 24, 2022

Jun 6, 2022

John Frost 

1951-2022 

John Frost “Frosty”, 70, of LaSalle, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Heritage Health in Peru. 

 

John was born on September 6, 1951, in Newburgh, NY to John and Dorothy (Elliott) Frost. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Forrest Sherman. After his discharge, John worked as an...

May 6, 2022

Marco Joseph Verucchi passed away on May 6, 2022. He was born May 26th, 1982, in Peru, IL to Dawn (Marini) and Richard Verucchi of Peru.

Some may say Marco’s life was like a storm. At its worst, it could be full of blinding fury, rage, and destruction. But at its best, it was full of striking beauty, wonder, passion,...

Apr 26, 2022

Robert “Bob” Schmidt, a beloved father, husband and grandfather, suddenly left us after 62 years of life on April 26, 2022. We think he did this on purpose to avoid having to watch the Cubs current losing streak.

 

Robert was born in Peru, Illinois on October 19, 1959, and the spent the rest of his life with friends and...

Apr 9, 2022

Irene (Dolly) Dittmar peacefully passed away April 9 in the home of her son.  She was born on March 22, 1930 in Peru to George and Mary (Kasprak) Zurinski.  The youngest of 12 children, her siblings affectionately called her Dolly as did family and close friends for the remainder of her life.

 

Dolly was a graduate of St. Valentine's...

Mar 25, 2022

Donald L. “Hagar” Heagy of Peru passed away on March 25, 2022, at the age of 71, in his home surrounded by his family. His battle with leukemia this past year showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Don came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

 

Don was born to...

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Ann McPhedran 79 of Spring Valley. Passed away March 15, 2022.

Memorial mass will be 11:00 AM Friday March 25, 2022, at St Valentine Church. Rev Gary Blake will officiate Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 10:00 -11:00 AM in the church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral home has been entrusted with...

Mar 7, 2022

Martin A. Haszler 60 of Peru. Passed away March 7, 2022. Arrangements are pending with the Ptak Funeral Home

Feb 26, 2022

Florence L. “Flo” Dellinger 56 of Peru. Passed away February 26,2022 in her home.

Memorial service will be 12:00 PM Saturday March 5, 2022, in the Ptak Funeral. Fr J A Small will officiate. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM in the Funeral Home. Ptak...

Feb 16, 2022

Wayne E. Sherman 79 of Peru. Left this life to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday February 16, 2022, at St Margaret’s Health, Spring Valley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday February 26, 2022, in St Valentine Church. Abbot Philip Davey OSB will officiate. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday February...

Feb 8, 2022

Ronald Foster 80 of Peru. Passed away February 8, 2022, in Unity Point Methodist Hospital Peoria.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 12, 2022, in St Valentine Church. The Rev J A Small will officiate. Burial will be in St Valentine Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM in the church. Ptak Funeral Home has...

Feb 4, 2022

Walter (Walt) Halm, Peru businessman, passed away at the age of 88 on February 4, 2022. 

Prayer service will be 12:00 PM Friday February 11, 2022, in the Ptak Funeral Home. Pastor Alex Garncarz  of the Zion United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Peru City Cemetery. The Peru Veteran’s Memorial group will conduct graveside honors.

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Jan 8, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Noramczyk Koscielski, 96, formerly of Peru, passed away at 5:20 PM on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday January 12, 2022, in St Valentine Church. Burial will be at Peru City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday morning in the church from 10:00-11:00 AM.Ptak Funeral Home is...

Dec 31, 2021

Ronda M. Simcich 60 of Utica. Passed away December 31, 2021, in St Margaret Health Peru. Memorial visitation will be Friday January 7, 2021, from 4-7 PM in the Ptak Funeral Home with a 6:45 PM prayer service. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Ronda was born October 22, 1961, in Spring Valley...

Dec 28, 2021

Judith L. “Judy” Ajster, 75 of Spring Valley. Passed away December 28,2021 at St Francis Medical Center Peoria after a short illness. Services will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home is handling the Arrangements. Judy was born September 26,1946 in Spring Valley and is preceded in death by her parents Leroy A. and...

Dec 27, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) M. Panzica, born August 23, 1953, passed away on December 27, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Westclox building, immediately followed by a celebration of life at Star Union Spirits. A private burial will take place at St. Vincent Cemetery preceding the memorial on March...

Dec 22, 2021

Carol Piwonski 76 of Peru. Passed away December 22, 2021, at St Francis Medical center Peoria.

Graveside services will be 11:30 AM Friday January 7,2022 at St Valentine Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Carol was born July 23, 1945, in Peru to William and Mary (Plochocki) Wozniak. She married Andrew...

Dec 15, 2021

Randy L. Wilson 59 of Peru. Passed away unexpectedly December 15, 2021 in his home.

Private Graveside services will be at St Valentine Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Randy was born September 26,1962 in Peru, IL to Herbert (Andy) and Anna (Drag) Wilson. He was a graduate of La Salle-Peru...

Nov 29, 2021

Dana Alexandria Cabay

Age 40 of Peru, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, November 29th, 2021, in her home. Born October 23rd, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, Dana is a daughter of Diane (Eidrnajer) of Peru, and Donald Cabay, of Chicago. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Hubbard High School. Dana worked for several years at the Chicago Board...

Nov 27, 2021

Betty Mae Szott, 77, of Aurora, IL died on November 27, 2021. She was born on July 6, 1944, at St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle, Il to the late Edward and Frances, nee Budziak, Szott. She was a 1962 graduate of LaSalle-Peru High School, having earned the Latin Award and was the first college graduate in her immediate family graduating...