Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory

12/02/2025

Lori Ann (Moreno) Zimmer, 65, of Lostant, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7:00 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Lostant.

Lori was born February 6, 1960 in Peru to...

12/01/2025

Robert F. "Bob" Lyons, 85, of Dimmick, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Allure of Mendota.

A public Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Peterstown with Rev. Gregory Nelson, pastor officiating. Private bu...

12/01/2025

Robert F. Lyons
1940-2025

Robert F. "Bob" Lyons, 85, of Dimmick, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Allure of Mendota.

A public Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Peterstown with Rev. Gregory Ne...

12/01/2025

11/28/2025

The first year of the grief journey is difficult. It’s particularly hard to face the first time a special day passes, like a birthday or holiday. In this article, you will learn some ideas for navigating the “firsts” you will encounter on your path to healing. Click to learn more!

If this is your first year without a loved one, take a few moments to consider ways to navigate the "firsts" you will experience throughout this year.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day to stuff ourselves with delicious food and express how grateful we are for the past year. What's your favorite memory since last Thanksgiving?

11/26/2025

Spectacular marching bands are a staple of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade! Click the link below to learn how the West Virginia Mountaineers prepared for their performance. cutt.ly/MacysParade

11/23/2025

Peggy Forsell, 68, of Earlville, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Peggy was born on October 31, 1957 in Aurora to Henry and Joan (Mead) Chandler. She was a graduat...

11/21/2025

Janice K. Marchesi, 87, of La Salle, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at St. Vincent's Cemetery in La Salle. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mueller-Pagani Funeral Home in L...

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past year. But did you know that gratitude after loss can build resilience and help you heal? Click the link to learn more!

Did you know gratitude practices can build resilience after loss? Check out this article to learn more and how you can cultivate gratitude.

11/21/2025

While turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie are Thanksgiving traditions for many families, that’s not true for everyone. What’s your family’s favorite Thanksgiving meal tradition?