Funeral Homes in Peru, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Johnny Derango (cinematographer), Andy Langham (actor), and J. A. Happ (baseball player).

Peru is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,295 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ottawa–Streator Micropolitan Statistical Area. Peru and its twin city, LaSalle, make up the core of Illinois Valley.

Peru Obituaries

It was written by The Beacon News on February 23rd, 2022 that Florine Marie Martin (Brown) perished in Peru, Illinois.  Ms. Martin was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Florine Marie's life.

It was noted by Peoria Journal Star on September 25th, 2021 that Elmer B Stout died in Peru, Illinois.  Stout was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Elmer B's life.

It was revealed by Athens Banner-Herald on August 28th, 2021 that David Francis Ragogna died in Bishop, Georgia.  Ragogna was 60 years old and was born in Peru, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David Francis's life.

It was revealed by Orlando Sentinel on April 6th, 2021 that George Gerald King died in Murphy, Texas.  King was 81 years old and was born in Peru, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor George Gerald's life.

It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on March 9th, 2021 that Robert A "Bob" Catalanello passed on in Peru, Illinois.  Catalanello was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert A "Bob"'s life.

It was written by Peoria Journal Star on December 17th, 2020 that Richard Monsignor Soseman died in Peru, Illinois.  Soseman was 57 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard Monsignor's life.

It was written by Peoria Journal Star on December 12th, 2020 that Robert Joseph Grebner passed on in Peru, Illinois.  Grebner was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert Joseph's life.

It was reported by Peoria Journal Star on November 11th, 2020 that John F Cox passed away in Peru, Illinois.  Cox was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John F's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on October 28th, 2020 that Joyce C "Copie" Butler (Copenhaver) passed away in Peru, Illinois.  Ms. Butler was 89 years old and was born in Orange, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joyce C "Copie"'s life.

It was written by The Beacon News on October 25th, 2020 that Wendeline F Overstreet (Merk) passed away in Peru, Illinois.  Ms. Overstreet was 75 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Wendeline F's life.

History

The city is also the headquarters for Maze Lumber and Maze Nails - founded in 1848. The city also was home to James Barton, the inventor of the polygon mill, which stood in the north eastern section of town between 12 street, and Pulaski. The city was home to Turn Hall, which was the location of Maud Powell's first performance. The city is the birthplace and hometown of world renowned violinist Maud Powell, who was born on 1112 Bluff Street, where the 251 bridge currently stands. Home of the world-famous circus performer, Scott Lungwitz, who was killed in a tragic horse diving accident.