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Douglas Swanson Obituary

Douglas L. Swanson, 90, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 surrounded by family.

A Prayer Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church, Peru with Rev. Gary Blake, pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Peru City Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Peru Veterans Memorial Group. Visitation will be held 9:00-10:30 AM Monday at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Starved Rock Media from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7, 2023.

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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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Memorial Events
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Dec

4

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

Funeral services provided by:

Mueller Funeral Home, Peru

909 Pike Street, Peru, IL 61354

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