Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory

11/14/2025

Robert T. "Bob" Antkowiak, 85, of Peru, passed away, Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025 at Allure of Peru.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at St. Valentine Church, Peru with Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, OSB officiating. Burial will follow in St....

11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/14/2025

Send our troops and local veterans a little taste of home for the holidays. Mueller Funeral Home is proud to be one of hundreds of Veterans & Family Memorial Care providers across America participating in the annual Christmas Stockings for Soldiers & Veterans initiative. From now thru December 1st please stop into the funeral home and pick-up a Free Christmas Stocking to take home and stuff with Christmas Cheer. You will receive a list of recommended items along with the free stocking.

Mueller Funeral Home will either ship or deliver the stockings at their expense, to troops abroad and veterans here at home in time for Christmas. “Providing our heroes with some good tidings and holiday cheer is a great way for us to show our support and appreciation for the sacrifices they make to keep our country safe and secure” said Greg Mueller of the Mueller Funeral Homes.

You may stop by the funeral home in Peru at 909 Pike Street or in Ottawa at 800 First Avenue from now thru December 1st on Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pick-up your Free Christmas Stocking. In order to ensure delivery by Christmas, filled stockings should be returned to the funeral home no later than December 1st.

11/13/2025

Happy birthday to our friend and colleague! Gayle Thomas, may God bless you with joy and happiness today and always!

11/12/2025

Did you know that cooking with the kid in your life can encourage their curiosity? Follow this link to learn how food science can inspire a child’s learning skills and development!

Chances are, you’ve got at least one favorite food-based memory from childhood: biting into a freshly baked cookie, slurping a treat from the ice cream truck or going to Grandma’s house for her famous roast chicken.Food can be a powerful trigger for memories and emotions in childhood, both grati...

11/11/2025

As we mark Veterans Day, we want to specially remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We thank you for your courage and selfless sacrifice!

11/11/2025

Ronald G. Pohar, 78, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Mueller funeral home in Ottawa, with Rev. Ron Rock officiating. Burial will follow at Deer Park Cemetery, where Full Military Hono...

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

If this is your first Thanksgiving after losing a loved one, things are going to be different. Even though you’re grieving, you can make this holiday special and one to remember with fondness. You could bake your loved one's favorite dessert in their memory, write a gratitude list of things you truly appreciated about them as a person, or visit with family and friends who can share old memories with you and make new ones.

11/07/2025

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.

11/05/2025

Landing in a different time zone can feel disorienting and exhausting if you’re unprepared. Read the article below to discover a few ways to beat jet lag as you travel.

Experiencing jet lag is almost inevitable after most long haul flights but there are some simple ways to minimize the effects.

11/03/2025

Merle W. Farrell, 75, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the American Legion “Dugout.” Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

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