All Obituaries

Wilma M. Walter, 92, of Arlington passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at Liberty Village in Princeton. Private graveside services will be Monday in Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley with Rev. Mike Slutz officiating. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Walter was born in rural Princeton on March 28, 1928 to Neil and Gertrude (Gronbach) McKee. She is a 1945 graduate of Hall High School. On January 15, 1950, she married Ivan Walter in the...

Pamela J. Muilenburg, 61, of Peru, died on June 23, 2020 at OSF in Peoria surrounded by her loved ones. Private services will be held at Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle on Saturday. Pam was born December 8, 1958 to Leroy and Dorothy (DeHasque) Verda. She was a 1977 graduate of Tonica High School and graduated from beauty school the following year. Pam married Mick Muilenburg on May 16, 1981; they recently celebrated their 39th anniversary. Pam worked at Boise Cascade and JC...

Brian Vincent Moore, 27, of Ottawa, died unexpectedly on June 19, 2020. Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Friday in the Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle with Father David Kipfer, Pastor of St. Columba in Ottawa officiating.  Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 PM until time of services. Burial will be private. Brian was born in Munster, IN on August 5, 1992 to his biological father Brian Lawrence and mother Victoria Moore. Brian was a 2010 graduate of Ottawa Marquette High School and...

John R. Jagg, 57, of La Salle, was called to Heaven from his home on June 16, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with arrangements. John was born in La Salle on July 3, 1962 to John J. and Dorothy A. (Hoffman) Jagg. He married Judy Rhodes on November 3, 1984. He worked over 30 years as a glass technician at SafeLite. John was a member of the La Salle Knights of Columbus...

Rita Ann Salz, 85, of Tonica passed away at home on June 14, 2020 surrounded by her family. A private Mass of Christian burial for the immediate family will be 11:00 AM Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Leonore. Everyone is welcome to attend graveside services at noon in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. The Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica is assisting the family with arrangements. Mrs. Salz was born in Pontiac on April 8, 1935 to Raymond and Mary (Mulera) Shannon. She...

James L. Sellmyer, better known as Big Jim, 88, of Wenona, passed away peacefully June 13, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Minonk with his loving wife of 66 years at his side. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Friday in St. Mary’s Church in Wenona with the Franciscan Friars offiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Wenona with full military services. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30 AM at the Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona. Jim was born on November 6, 1931 at St....

Mary L. Haszler, 79, of Toluca, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 7, 2020.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday in the Hurst Funeral Home in Wenona with Rev Nathan Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery in Toluca. Visitation will be 10:00 AM Saturday in the funeral home until time of services.  Mary was born in Lacon on April 23, 1941 to Wilbur and Hazel (Little) Stroup. She married Gary Haszler on June 6,...

Anamae Bergandi, 98, of Greenville, SC., formally of Ladd, died June 6, 2020 at Poinsett Rehab and Healthcare Center in Greenville, SC. Private graveside services will be July 10th in Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is handling arrangements. Anamae was born on August 3, 1921 to George and Anna (Shima) Vogt.  She married Charles Bergandi on February 16, 1946. She worked at Westclox for 25 years before retiring. She moved to Greenville, South...

Sharon Boles-Dodge, 51, of Spring Valley, died unexpectedly at her home on June 2, 2020. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A Celebration of Life will be at a later date in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle. Sharon was born in Westmont on February 17, 1969 to Roy and Joan (Steger) Dodge Sr.  She was a registered nurse at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Sharon loved animals.  She was inseparable with her dog and best friend...

Shawna Rosenow, 42, of La Salle, formerly of Buda, died unexpectedly in her home on May 31, 2020. Private services will be in the Buda Cemetery in Buda. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting her family.