All Obituaries

Laura Ann (Grivetti) Margherio, 97, of Ladd, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at Manor Court of Peru. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 14, at St. Bede Abbey with her son, Rev. Ronald Margherio OSB officiating. Burial will be at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley. Visitation will be in the abbey on Thursday from 9:30 until time of services. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd has been entrusted with her arrangements. Laura was born July 15, 1928 to Tony and ...

Rita A. Harper, 66, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Sunday May 10, at the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. Alex Garncarz officiating.  Visitation will Sunday from 11:00 AM until time of services.  Cremation will follow services. Rita was born in Gary, IN on April 14, 1960 to Lewis and Opal (Fry) Harper.  She worked as a in home health caregiver ...

Virginia Marie Hammers, 91, of La Salle, went to rest after a life filled with love on May 1, 2026. Per Virginia’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will not be any services.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is entrusted with her funeral arrangements. She was born in Chicago on March 25, 1935. She married James E. Hammers and they spent their lives together in West Frankfort, IL. Virginia was the heart of her family, she devoted her life to her ...

Judith K. Green, 73, of La Salle, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 30, 2026. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 9, at the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. Tom Redig, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru, officiating.  Visitation will be in the funeral home Friday from 4 to 7:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of services. Judy was born in Spring Valley on December 5, 1952 to Frank and Evadean (Schafer) Braun.  She ...

Janet Barry, 101, of Ladd, passed away peacefully at Manor Court in Peru on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.   Jan was born on February 8, 1925, in Dalzell, Illinois, to John and Minnie (Balma) Bruno, and became the youngest of 6 siblings.  She attended Dalzell Grade School, graduated from Hall High School and worked in the office at Westclox following her graduation.  She married Tobias ...

James E. Kinsolving, 78, of Rutland, passed away April 14, 2026 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at a later date in Reilly Cemetery in Wenona.  The Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona is entrusted with Jim’s arrangements. Mr. Kinsolving was born in Streator on May 20, 1947 to Charles G. and Helen T. (Majercin) Kinsolving.  He married Corine Brewer. He worked for Caterpillar in Mossville for 30 years. Jim ...

Gary William Quesse, 74, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a 14-year battle with a rare liver disease. Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Saturday, April 18, at First Baptist Church of LaSalle with Pastor Jared Cochran officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services. The Hurst Funeral Home has been entrusted with Gary’s arrangements. A private burial will be held at a ...

Michael P. Layden, 67, of La Salle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 11, 2026. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Saturday, April 18, at the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle with Rev. William Clark, OSF Hospice Chaplain, officiating.  Burial will be at Peru City Cemetery.  Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of services. Michael was born in Angeles City, Philippines on October 11, 1958 to John and ...

John J. “Johnny” Byrne Sr., 86, of La Salle, passed away surrounded by his family on April 9, 2026 at Allure of Mendota. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, April 18, at St. Patrick’s Church in La Salle with the Very Rev. Thomas Otto officiating.  Burial will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle with full military honors conducted by La Salle/Oglesby Veterans Memorial Group.  Visitation will be 4 to 7:00 PM ...

Eugene Gallegos, 85, of La Salle, passed away April 4, 2026 at Allure of Peru. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will not be any services.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is entrusted with Eugene’s funeral arrangements. Mr. Gallegos was born in California on May 9, 1940 to Joseph and Mary Gallegos.  He married Darlene Safranski on December 9, 1972.  He was a chef at Starved Rock and Senica’s Oak Ridge. Eugene enjoyed fishing, arts and cooking. He ...