All Obituaries

Walter J. Manijak, 60, of La Salle, died unexpectedly on January 11, 2021 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday in St. Hyacinth’s Church in La Salle with The Very Rev. Paul Carlson officiating.  Burial will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle. Visitation will be in the Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle on Friday from 4 to 7:00 PM.  Additional visitation will be in the church on Saturday...

Eric J. Timmons, 47 of La Salle, passed away January 6, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is entrusted with Eric’s funeral arrangements. Eric was born in La Salle on October 31, 1973 to John and Melanie (Brown) Timmons.  He worked construction. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, cooking and music.  He was...

Mary Ruth Cleary, 93, of Yorkville, passed away on January 4, 2021 in Heritage Health Senior Care in Walnut, IL. Per Mary’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will not be any services.  A private burial will be at a later date in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in La Salle.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is entrusted with her arrangements. Ruth was born in Streator on October 22, 1927 to George and Mary (Jacobson)...

Howard R. Bence, 87, of Princeton, formerly of Ladd, passed away January 3, 2021 at Manor Court in Peru with his wife at his side. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Walnut Community Bible Church in Walnut with Pastor Eldon Cook officiating. The service will be live streamed via the Walnut Community Bible Church Facebook page for those unable to attend. Those attending are required to wear masks. The Hurst Funeral Home in Ladd is assisting the family with...

Richard H. Weide, 87, of Oglesby, passed away at home on December 30, 2020. Cremation rights have been accorded and services will be at a later date. The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is assisting the family with Richard’s arrangements. Mr. Weide was born in Peru on December 25, 1933 to Harry and Adeline (Engel) Weide. Richard is survived by three sons Richard, Rodney and Dimitri Weide; one daughter Deirdre D. Worple; five grandchildren Allison, Adeline, Myra, Kenneth and Kevin;...

Mary B. Garncarz, 63, of LaSalle, passed away unexpectedly at home, with her life partner Jim at her side, on December 28, 2020. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3:00 PM in the Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle with the Very Rev. Paul Carlson officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home at 1:00 until time of services. Social distancing will be observed and masks will be required. Please visit the Hurst Funeral Home's Facebook Page to view the Live streaming of the funeral service...

Rosa Gonzalez, 63, of Tonica, passed away December 28, 2020 in her home. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Saturday in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica with Rev. Thomas Otto officiating.  Visitation will be in the Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica on Friday from 3 to 6:00 PM. Social distancing will be observed and masks will be required. Rosa was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 12, 1957 to Raul and Maria (Madrigal) Ortiz.  She married Eloy Gonzalez.  She worked as a clerk at Illinois...

Denett M. Bartlett, 59, of Standard, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020, surrounded by her children and her partner, after a battle for the ages.  Cremation rights have been accorded and the celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The Hurst Funeral Home in LaSalle is handling the arrangements.  Denett was born in Ottawa, IL on July 12, 1961, to Joyce and Alan Milus, into a growing, loving tribe. Her siblings were some of her biggest joys in life as she was...

Lucille J. Medill, 89 of Dalzell, passed away December 25, 2020 in St. Margaret’s Hospital in Spring Valley. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be at a later date.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is handling  Lucille’s  arrangements. Mrs. Medill was born in Oglesby on June 15, 1931 to Stanislaw and Sophia (Kowalczyk) Fillipeck.  She graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School in...

Leslie B. Schaper, 60 of Peru, passed away December 24, 2020 in Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be in the spring.  The Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle is entrusted with Leslie’s services. Leslie was born in La Salle on January 29, 1960 to William and Diane (Windels) Donnelly.  She married John Schaper in 1982. She worked at the Peru Antique Mall and later at Illinois Valley Food Center...