Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory

02/20/2026

Finding the right funeral home is an important step when planning ahead for funeral wishes. This article shares 10 characteristics you should look for when deciding which funeral home to partner with for your funeral planning needs.

Interested in end-of-life planning? Take a look at these 10 characteristics to look for when choosing a funeral home to meet your needs.

02/20/2026

Dan McGinnis, 84 of Ottawa passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at St. Columba Church, with Rev. Nicolas Wilson officiating. Visitation will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, at the church. Arrangements have b...

02/18/2026

Michael J. Gentert, 66, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at PAM Specialty Hospital in Las Vegas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at St. John's Church in Lostant. Rev. Paul Langevin will officiate. Burial will follow...

02/17/2026

Richard J. "Ricky" Reese, 63, of Peru, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Allure of Mendota, surrounded by family.

A prayer service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru followed by Mass of Christian B...

02/16/2026

With broken hearts, the family announces the passing of Charles John Welgatt Jr., 82, of Seatonville, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru, surrounded by his loving family.

Private funeral services were held at the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru with Rev. Gar...

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents' Day! Did you know that when Presidents' Day was first observed in 1879, it only applied to the District of Columbia? It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

02/14/2026

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, let's remember that love isn't limited. Share the spirit of Valentine's Day with your children, your spouse, your friends, and your family.

02/13/2026

Are you grieving the loss of a spouse this Valentine's Day? If you are, please find comfort in this article that validates the strong emotions you're feeling and offers support on the grief journey ahead.

Losing your soulmate is heartbreaking and lifechanging. As a grieving spouse, read these 10 mourning rights and grieve the way you need to.

02/12/2026

Dorene L. (Rieuf) Pratt, 76, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa with Rev. John Walker, officiating. Burial will f...

02/11/2026

Beverly M. (Znaniecki) DeGroot, 72, of Peru, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Peru.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru with Rev. John Baptist Uwigaba o...

02/11/2026

Richard W. Barnett, 91, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2026 at Pleasant View in Ottawa.

He has willed his body to science. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Richard was born on September 17, 1934 in Ottawa to Gilbert and Doroth...