All Obituaries

David E. Haskins, 73, of La Salle passed away at home on September 19, 2021 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be private in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with arrangements. Dave was born August 14, 1948 in La Salle to Dr. William and Helen (Duncan) Haskins. He is survived by his wife Patricia Haskins; sons David Haskins Jr. and Aaron Haskins;...

Nancy J. Maggi, 71, of Ladd, passed away peacefully in Manor Court of Peru on September 18, 2021. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday in the Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd with Rev. Betty Delgado officiating.  Burial will be in Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley.  A Celebration of Life visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 AM until time of services. Nancy was born in Decatur on April 6, 1950 to Bob and Betty (Thorton)...

Lori A. Tipton, 55, of Dalzell, passed away on September 15, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church in La Salle with Rev. Michael Pica officiating. Visitation will be 4-7:00 PM Friday in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle. Additional visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of services. Lori was born in Peru on January 17, 1966 to John and Antoinette (Battaglia)...

Joan J. (Maurer) Eiberger, 87, of Peru passed away peacefully on September 10, 2021at Heritage Healthcare in Mendota. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday in St. Patrick’s Church in La Salle with Rev. J.A. Small officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until time of services. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with arrangements. Joanie was born in La Salle on February 4, 1934 to Leo and Veronica (Jesiolowski)...

Albert G. Chasteen, 69, of La Salle, passed away unexpectedly September 9, 2021 at St. Margaret’s Health in Peru. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with arrangements. Albert was born in Peru on May 23, 1952 to Emal W. and Hazel E. (Long) Chasteen. He married Eugenia Simmons on July 24, 1999. Albert loved being with his family and at family functions. He enjoyed tinkering...

Donald A. Reh, 76, of Wenona, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side on September 4, 2021 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Graveside services will be Saturday September 18 at 2:00 PM at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Wenona with Rev. Gregory Jarzombek OSB officiating. Casual attire would be acceptable. The Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona is assisting the family with arrangements. Mr. Reh was born in Chicago on June 26, 1945 to Harold and...

Margaret Mary Duffield, 95, of Ladd passed away September 2, 2021 surrounded by her three sons at Liberty Village in Princeton. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday in Nativity of Our Lord in Spring Valley with Rev. Scott Potthoff officiating. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until time of services. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is assisting the family with arrangements. Margaret was born in Peoria on February 26, 1926...

Richard Lee Burris, 76, of La Salle, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021 in St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. Lee Iseley, Pastor of First Congregational Church of La Salle officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Wyanet. Visitation will be in the funeral home Sunday from 12:00 PM until time of services. Dick was born in Depue on April 3, 1945 to William M....

Karyn Gehm, 78, of La Salle died peacefully surrounded by her family due to complications from an illness on August 29, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Per Karyn’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with arrangements. Karyn was born in Spring Valley on November 9, 1942 to Donald and Dorothy (Bildhauer) Harrison. She graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High...

Blake A. Bernardoni, 32, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 27, 2021. Cremation rites have been accorded.  There will not be any services.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting his family. Blake was born in Peru on July 13, 1989 to James and Robin (Thompson) Bernardoni.  He was a very positive person and was loved by everyone and he loved them back. Blake is survived by his grandmother Elizabeth Bernardoni; his mother Robin of...