All Obituaries

Alma M. Toedter, 87, of Granville passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 15, 1938 in Renno, Italy to Eligio and Anna (Bellei) Pattarozzi.  She arrived in the United States at the age of 12 with her parents, so she could be raised in a free country.  She married Ronald Toedter on December 14, 1957. Alma worked at the 1st National Bank in Peru as Head Teller.  She was the office manager for Toedter ...

Robert L Clayton III, 42, of Granville Illinois passed away after a prolonged illness at his home on February 27, 2026. Bob was the husband of Rhianna Clayton and the father to daughter Melody Marie Clayton (20) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and son Matthew James Clayton (14) of Wheaton, Illinois. Bob was born in Elimsport, Pennsylvania and he spent his early childhood playing on his grandparent’s farm, fishing in the local creeks, and four-wheeling. Later, he lived in Naperville, ...

Angeline Kay (Brejc) Troglio, of Mark, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Goldwater Nursing Home in Princeton.   Angie was born on June 22, 1935 to Frank and Mercedes (Engel) Brejc in Peru, IL.  She was the second of 4, 2 sisters, Mary, and Lois, and one brother, Frank “Sonny”.  She celebrated her 22 birthday by marrying the love of her life, Donald, on June 22, 1957. Angie and Don raised two boys, Donald (Nick), and Kevin, in ...

Larry Joe Boyd, 80, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home. Born June 3, 1945 in Spring Valley, Illinois, Larry was born the son of the late James Ralph and Hazel Mae (Greathouse) Boyd. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Boyd, and two brothers, Ronnie and Richard Boyd. On January 14, 1978 in Peru, Illinois, Larry was united in marriage to Debra Ann Severson. Larry is survived by his wife, Debra of forty-seven years; one daughter, ...

Nancy Louise Starkey, 64, of Mark passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence. A service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL. David Parmenter will officiate.  The family is honoring her wishes to be cremated. Nancy was born on February 15, 1961 in Spring Valley to Rollo and Nancy Parmenter. She married Jeffrey Starkey on September 17, 1993 in Tonica, IL. He preceded her in death on ...

Eugene Walter Kunkel, 95, of Granville passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at OSF St. Claire Hospital, Princeton. Eugene Walter Kunkel was born on November 26, 1930, to August and Teresa Blume Kunkel. He was one of nine children. In 1954, he married Joan O’Neil, and they shared over 67 years of marriage. Together, they created a beautiful family rooted in strong Catholic faith and values. Joan passed away in 2021. Eugene is survived by his five sons: Kevin (Becky) of ...

Gladys Jean King, 85, of McNabb, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Peru, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel 208 S. McCoy St. Granville, IL 61326. Private Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the funeral home.  Rev. Mark Nowakowski will officiate.  Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, McNabb. She was born on ...

Annette Marie Griffin, 63, of Granville quietly passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her residence while surrounded by her family. She was born on September 30, 1963 in Peoria IL, to Fred and Barbara (Lutes) Colwell. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment with her friends and family. The memories made will be carried on in those that had the opportunity to be around her. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. She sacrificed and enjoyed watching her kids grow up and ...

Janet L. Pecchio, 90, of Granville passed away on February 7, 2026 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Peru. There will be a private service held at Dysart – Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Pastor Karen Karczewski will officiate.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Janet was born on October 14, 1935, in Deer Park Township, LaSalle County to Nelson and Clara Ozella (Doty) Keen.   She married Gerald Pecchio on December 3, 1958. She ...

Gary L. Bruch, died on January 26, 2026, in a tragic farming accident.  Gary was born on March 22, 1956, to Roy and Eleanor Bruch.  Gary married Cyndy Faletti on August 10, 1974.  In 1977, Gary joined his father and three brothers as a partner in Bruch Farms and spent the rest of his life doing what he loved---farming. Gary and Cyndy have two children and four grandsons.  Katie Bruch Main, married to Erik Main has two sons, Miles and Emmett.  Chris Bruch, married to ...