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BORN
1933
DIED
2023
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Douglas Swanson Obituary
A Prayer Service will be held Monday at 10:30 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Peru followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 at St. Joseph's Church in Peru. Burial will follow in Peru City Cemetery with full military rites. Visitation will be held 9 until 10:30 Monday at the funeral home.
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for Douglas Swanson
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Timothy & Pamela Foster, Amanda, Timothy R and Carolyn!
December 18, 2023
We were so sorry to hear about his passing.! One great guy and not bad as a cousin! Lois, Greg, Jeff, Steve & Heidi and families, Please except our deepest condolenses on the loss of your husband and father! I have so many memories of that awnry ol' Doug! Have a beer for me with all of them up there! And give 'em all a hug for us! And Doug, watch what you do, cause your closer now! Love you Doug! Bye!
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Dec
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Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mueller Funeral Home - Peru
909 Pike Street, Peru, IL 61354
Dec
4
Prayer Service
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Mueller Funeral Home - Peru
909 Pike Street, Peru, IL 61354
Dec
4
Service
11:00 a.m.
St. Joseph's Church
1925 Fifth St., Peru, IL 61354
Dec
4
Graveside service
12:00 p.m.
Peru City Cemetery
2121 Shooting Park Rd., Peru, IL 61354
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