All Obituaries

Amelia M. Nanni, 94, of Dalzell, died April 4, 2020 in Manor Court of Peru.   Private graveside services will be in Ladd Cemetery with Rev. Patrick Fixsen officiating.  The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is handling her arrangements. Mrs. Nanni was born in Ladd on February 13, 1926 to Joseph and Theresa (Chioni) Zolli.  She married Dominic Nanni in St. Benedict’s Church on June 29, 1946.  She worked at Westclox’s for 30 years and was a member...

Daniel Morel, 71, of La Salle, died at home on March 30, 2020. Cremation rites have been accorded and memorial services will be at a later date.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting his family. Daniel was born in Princeton on March 27, 1949 to Max and Dorothy (Porter) Morel .  He worked at Cookie Kingdom in Oglesby. Daniel is survived by one daughter Hollie (Timothy) Sneed of Peru and two grandsons, Derrik Sneed and Joshua Smith; his sister, whom he lived...

Robert J. Colmane, 46, of La Salle, died unexpectedly at home on March 24, 2020. Private graveside services will be held at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is handling his arrangements. Bob was born in La Salle on June 28, 1973 to Robert L. and Betty (Ritz) Colmane.  He was a welder. Bob loved being outdoors, either walking his dogs, hunting or fishing.  He loved music and playing his guitar.  He was a very funny...

Dorothy Ann Cusick, 91, of Peru, died March 23, 2020 in Manor Court of Peru. Private graveside services will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery with Rev. J.A. Small officiating.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is handling her arrangements. Dorothy was born in La Salle on January 24, 1929 to Walter Daniel and Anna Mae (Wassil) Green.  She married James Francis Cusick on April 27, 1957. She attended Standard Grade School from 1935 to 1943, then Hopkins High School in...

Carroll W. Hooks, 85, of LaSalle, died Wednesday, March 23, 2020, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in LaSalle.

William G. Quesse Sr., 91, of La Salle, died March, 21, 2020 in Manor Court of Peru. Private services will be in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. Gary McKee officiating.  Burial will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle.   Mr. Quesse was born in La Salle on June 3, 1928 to Arthur and Ruth (Baker) Quesse.  He married Rita Essl in St. Joseph’s Church in La Salle on June 18, 1949.  He and his wife Rita owned and operated...

Robert “Jake” Scholle, 71, of Tonica passed away March 20, 2020 peacefully in his home.   Graveside services will be 11:30 AM Tuesday in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica with Rev. Thomas Otto officiating.  Burial will follow with full military services conducted by the Tonica American Legion.  The Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica is handling services. Jake was born in La Salle on July 30, 1948 to Frank and Lucille (Bump) Scholle. He married Sandy...

Cindy K. Grabow, 67, of Peru, died at home surrounded by her family on March 9, 2020. Celebration of Life and her benefit will be at 1:00 PM Saturday at Barney’s Lake in Peru.  Burial of her ashes will be at a later date in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery in La Salle.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is handling her arrangements. Cindy was born in La Salle on November 1, 1952 to Anthony and Dolly (Kruswicki) Lijewski.  She married Jim Grabow...

Ellen L. Pavy, 74, of Spring Valley, died peacefully on March 8, 2020 in Heritage Health in Peru. Memorial services will be 6:00 PM Saturday in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. Glenn Foster officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 4-6:00 PM Saturday in the funeral home. Ellen was born in Princeton on November 25, 1945 to Arthur and Alma (Eckberg) Bodelson. She was a homemaker, a manager at Wendy’s in Princeton, and an employee Gordon’s...

Dorothy A. Mann, 87, of Wenona, passed away on March 8, 2020 at Heritage Health in Streator. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday in St. Mary’s Church in Wenona with the Francisian Friars officiating. Burial will be private in Cumberland Cemetery in Magnolia.  Visitation will be in St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday from 4 to 7:00 PM.  Additional visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of mass. The Hurst Funeral Home in...