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Find Recent News Tribune Obituaries and the Correct Funeral Notices
Looking for News Tribune recent obituaries? Start by choosing the correct newspaper. Several newspapers use the News Tribune name, but they cover different cities and states.
This guide helps you find obituary listings for News Tribune in La Salle–Peru, Illinois; Jefferson City News Tribune in Missouri; The News Tribune in Tacoma, Washington; and Duluth News Tribune in Minnesota.
Find the correct obituary first. Then verify funeral arrangements through the handling funeral home, and use the appropriate state office if you need a certified death certificate.
Source review: October 14, 2026 • Independent newspaper and records guide
Which News Tribune Newspaper Are You Looking For?
News Tribune — La Salle and Peru
Covers the Illinois Valley, including La Salle, Peru, Oglesby, Spring Valley, Princeton and nearby communities.
Best starting point: The News Tribune obituary listings on Legacy.
Illinois News Tribune Obituaries Official newspaper-specific obituary browse page.Jefferson City News Tribune
Covers Jefferson City, Cole County and nearby central Missouri communities.
Best starting point: The newspaper’s own obituary page at Newstribune.com.
Jefferson City News Tribune Obituaries Newspaper’s original obituary listings.The News Tribune — Tacoma
Covers Tacoma, Pierce County and surrounding South Puget Sound communities.
Best starting point: The News Tribune’s Tacoma-specific obituary listings on Legacy.
Tacoma News Tribune Obituaries Current notices and funeral-home filters.Duluth News Tribune
Covers Duluth, the Northland, St. Louis County and northeastern Minnesota.
Best starting point: The Duluth News Tribune’s dedicated obituary page.
Duluth News Tribune Obituaries Newspaper notices and obituary submissions.How to Search News Tribune Obituaries by Name
After selecting the correct newspaper, use the person’s name and one or two reliable identifying details.
Better name-search examples
“Full Name” obituary “La Salle” Illinois
“Full Name” “Jefferson City News Tribune”
“Full Name” “Tacoma News Tribune”
“Full Name” “Duluth News Tribune”
News Tribune Illinois: Recent Obituaries
The Illinois News Tribune publishes obituaries associated with La Salle, Peru and surrounding Illinois Valley communities.
Its Legacy newspaper page includes publication-date filters, funeral-home listings, result types and name-search options.
Communities worth searching
La Salle and Peru
La Salle, Peru, Oglesby and nearby LaSalle County communities.
Spring Valley and Princeton
Spring Valley, Princeton, DePue, Ladd and Bureau County.
Illinois Valley
Ottawa, Mendota, Utica, Tonica, Streator and neighboring towns.
How to find an Illinois News Tribune obituary
Jefferson City News Tribune: Recent Obituaries
The Jefferson City News Tribune maintains its own obituary page at Newstribune.com.
Its obituary page provides a Search by Publish Date option and individual obituary listings.
Common communities
Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Taos, Wardsville and neighboring Cole County areas.
Nearby counties
Holts Summit, Fulton, Centertown and Callaway County.
Mid-Missouri
Westphalia, Loose Creek, Linn, California and nearby communities.
How to search
The News Tribune Tacoma: Recent Obituaries
The Tacoma News Tribune serves Pierce County and the broader South Puget Sound region.
Its Legacy obituary pages allow browsing by publication date, location, funeral home, school and college.
Common Tacoma-area communities
Tacoma
Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place and nearby neighborhoods.
South Pierce County
Lakewood, Parkland, Spanaway, Steilacoom and DuPont.
Eastern Pierce County
Puyallup, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Fife and Orting.
How to find a Tacoma obituary
Duluth News Tribune: Recent Obituaries
Duluth News Tribune publishes obituary and area death notices for Duluth and the surrounding Northland.
Its newspaper website includes obituary listings, submission options and publication guidance.
Communities worth searching
Duluth
Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor and neighboring communities.
St. Louis County
Virginia, Hibbing, Ely, Saginaw and northern Minnesota.
Lake Superior area
Superior, Wisconsin, Two Harbors and other nearby communities.
How to find the correct notice
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing an Obituary
The same person may appear in several online indexes, and different people may share a full name.
| Check | Useful clue | Reason to recheck |
|---|---|---|
| City and state | La Salle, Jefferson City, Tacoma or Duluth | The wrong News Tribune appears. |
| Full name | Middle name, nickname, maiden or former surname | Name details conflict. |
| Age and dates | Age, birth year and date of death | Age or date is significantly different. |
| Family | Spouse, parents, children and siblings | Known family information does not match. |
| Funeral home | Original memorial and provider location | Services concern another community or person. |
Verify Funeral, Visitation and Cemetery Details
Visitation
Check the date, hours and exact location.
Funeral service
Confirm the church, chapel or funeral-home address.
Burial
Check the cemetery and graveside-service details.
Private services
Do not assume every event is open to the public.
Livestream
Use the funeral home’s official link when available.
Memorial donations
Follow family-approved instructions and verify the receiving organization.
The funeral home and cemetery may be in different towns. Do not use the newspaper’s city as the automatic service address.
What If the News Tribune Obituary Is Missing?
Wrong newspaper
Check the newspaper city and state first.
Not yet published
Search the days or weeks after the expected date of death.
Alternative name
Try initials, nicknames, maiden names and former surnames.
Funeral-home only
The original memorial may exist without a newspaper notice.
Older archive
Historical newspapers may not appear in current online listings.
Private arrangements
A family may choose delayed or no public publication.
How to Submit a News Tribune Obituary
Several News Tribune publishers provide obituary-submission options. Use the correct newspaper’s official website before preparing payment.
Prepare these items
- Full name and preferred name.
- Age and community.
- Family-approved obituary wording.
- Photograph authorized for publication.
- Verified service dates and addresses.
- Handling funeral-home information.
- Approved flowers or donation instructions.
- Billing contact and requested publication timing.
Best Historical News Tribune Archives and Library Shortcuts
Local libraries sometimes provide better historical searches than commercial obituary directories.
Peru Public Library
Staff perform local-history searches for obituaries, city directories, cemeteries and related information.
Current research fee: $5 per half hour, with a maximum of two hours.
The basic fee includes up to five photocopies. Additional copies are charged separately.
Peru Public Library
1409 11th Street
Peru, IL 61354
Phone: 815-223-0229
Peru Library — Local History Research fee, obituary requests and collection information.Missouri River Regional Library
The library provides a Jefferson City News Tribune newspaper collection covering 1999 to current.
It includes searchable historical newspaper content, full-color pages and online-only articles.
Access conditions may depend on the library resource and user eligibility.
Missouri River Regional Library — Online Resources Find the Jefferson City News Tribune Collection.Tacoma Public Library Northwest Room
Tacoma’s obituary index contains thousands of newspaper obituaries and death notices.
The index is complete from 1980 to early 2023, with additional incomplete older coverage.
For obituary inquiries from 2023 onward, the library directs researchers to its Northwest Room.
Email: nwr@tacomalibrary.org
Tacoma Northwest Room Obituary index, archives, research procedures and contact.Duluth Public Library Obituary Index
The library indexes obituary publication dates from 1942 to the present.
You can search by name, city and year of death.
Copy options:
- Email copy: free.
- Mailed copy: $3.
- In-person microfilm research: available.
How to use these archives efficiently
Death Certificate Fees: Illinois, Missouri, Washington and Minnesota
A newspaper obituary may help identify a person, but only the responsible vital-records office can issue certified proof of death.
| News Tribune region | Local or state fee | Important difference |
|---|---|---|
| La Salle, Illinois | LaSalle County: $22 first, $9 additional | County’s published application; state IDPH lists $19 first and $4 additional. |
| Jefferson City, Missouri | $14 first, $11 additional | Cole County and Missouri publish the same base fee. |
| Tacoma, Washington | $25 certificate base | Pierce County and state service charges vary by ordering method. |
| Duluth, Minnesota | $13 first, $6 additional locally | St. Louis County offers a local ordering option; eligibility rules apply. |
La Salle–Peru Illinois Death Certificates
LaSalle County Clerk maintains death records for deaths registered in LaSalle County.
LaSalle County Clerk
707 East Etna Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815-434-8201
General complex hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
County application fees
The county’s published death-record search application lists:
- $22 for a search, including one certified copy if found.
- $9 for each additional copy issued at the same time.
- Death records beginning in 1877.
- Identification required with the application.
Illinois state option
Illinois Department of Public Health currently lists $19 for a first full certified death record and $4 for each additional copy.
Statewide mail processing may take substantially longer than local service. Compare current options before ordering.
Jefferson City Missouri Death Certificates
Cole County Health Department offers Missouri birth and death certificate services.
Cole County Health Department
3400 West Truman Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-636-2181
The department provides in-person, mail and authorized online ordering options.
Current Missouri charges
- First certified death certificate: $14.
- Additional copy of the same record ordered together: $11.
- Authorized online ordering may add service fees.
Missouri requires a qualifying direct and tangible interest for certified vital records.
Useful Cole County ordering shortcut
Cole County offers same-day service for qualifying walk-in requests when the record and documents are available.
Tacoma Washington Death Certificates
Washington State offers certified death certificates and noncertified informational copies.
Certified records require qualifying eligibility documents. Informational copies cannot be used for legal purposes.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
3629 South D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
Vital Records: 253-649-1401
Public walk-in service: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except applicable schedule changes.
Published local ordering totals
| Method | Published base total | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in | $39 | Includes certificate and processing/expedited charges; payment charges may be extra. |
| $33 | Includes $25 certificate fee, mail processing and authentication. | |
| Authorized online | $48.50 | Includes local processing and VitalChek fees; additional shipping may apply. |
| State mailed request | Starts at $25 | State processing can be slower than a local walk-in request. |
How to order
Duluth Minnesota Death Certificates
Minnesota death certificates can be ordered through authorized vital-record offices.
St. Louis County provides local ordering services for eligible requesters.
St. Louis County certificate fees
| Record | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| First certified copy | $13 | Tangible-interest eligibility required. |
| Additional same record | $6 each | Ordered at the same time. |
| Noncertified copy | $13 | Not valid as certified legal proof. |
| Qualifying VA certificate | $0 | Minnesota offers a Veterans Administration death-certificate service without a certificate fee. |
Duluth ordering location
St. Louis County lists the Duluth Courthouse among its in-person death-certificate service locations.
News Tribune Local Benefits and Research Cost Savings
LaSalle County VA certificate waiver
The county’s death-record application lists no charge for certification required by the Veterans Administration when evidence is supplied.
Ask the county clerk whether the intended VA use qualifies before ordering.
Historical state death certificates
Missouri State Archives provides free online searching and digitized images for historical certificates currently covering 1910–1975.
This can be especially useful for older Jefferson City or Cole County research.
Compare mail and counter costs
Tacoma-Pierce County lists a lower starting total for mail than for its faster walk-in and authorized online services.
Compare urgency, fees and documentation before paying.
Free obituary copy and VA record
Duluth Public Library offers emailed obituary copies free through its index process.
Minnesota also lists a no-fee VA death-certificate service for qualifying purposes.
Veterans Burial and Cemetery Assistance
Families of eligible Veterans may qualify for national or state veterans cemetery services, markers, burial flags and certain burial allowances.
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery — Duluth
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery — Duluth
4777 Highway 53
Saginaw, MN 55779
Phone: 218-520-0120
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs currently lists no burial charge for eligible Veterans.
The published interment fee for an eligible spouse or dependent is $1,002, subject to changes and eligibility rules.
Cemetery office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.
What is included for qualifying burial?
- Gravesite or columbarium niche.
- Standard pre-placed grave liner.
- Headstone or niche cover.
- Perpetual cemetery care.
For Illinois, Missouri and Washington families
Check federal VA burial benefits and the responsible state Veterans Affairs department. Do not assume every local newspaper community has its own national cemetery.
Documents to prepare
- DD-214 or accepted discharge record.
- Death certificate or required proof of death.
- Spouse or dependent relationship records, if relevant.
- Funeral and cemetery invoices.
- Claimant identity and payment information.
Funeral Price Rights, Flowers and Payment Safety
Funeral costs can differ significantly by provider, state and selected services.
The FTC Funeral Rule provides nationwide price-disclosure protections.
Ask for prices by phone
A funeral home must give funeral price information over the telephone when requested.
Get a General Price List
Ask for the itemized list when discussing arrangements in person.
Compare individual services
Families generally may choose individual funeral goods and services rather than an unwanted package.
Check outside costs
Separate funeral-home charges from cemetery, crematory, obituary and other expenses.
Memorial donations
Verify the named nonprofit through its own official website.
Livestream and guestbook
Use authorized links. Do not post medical, financial or private family information.
What to Do After Finding the Obituary
- Save the full newspaper obituary URL.
- Confirm the original funeral-home memorial.
- Verify funeral and cemetery addresses separately.
- Ask whether the death was reported to Social Security.
- Determine which organizations actually need certified death certificates.
- Ask the correct state office about eligibility and fees.
- Check Veterans benefits or applicable assistance before relying on them.
- Keep invoices, confirmations and account details secure.
- Record institutions notified after the death.
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Times Herald Recent Obituaries
Use this separate guide if the newspaper you need is called Times Herald rather than News Tribune.
Official and Primary Sources
News Tribune — La Salle, Illinois Current newspaper obituary listings. Jefferson City News Tribune Original newspaper obituary page. Tacoma News Tribune Current Tacoma obituary listings. Duluth News Tribune Duluth and Northland death notices. Peru Public Library Illinois Valley historical obituary research. Missouri River Regional Library Jefferson City newspaper collection, 1999–current. Tacoma Public Library Northwest Room Historical local obituary index and reference help. Duluth Public Library 1942–present obituary index and copy requests. Illinois Department of Public Health State certified death-record rules and fees. Cole County Health Department Missouri death certificates, fees and contact. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Washington death records and ordering totals. St. Louis County Minnesota Death-certificate fees and applicant rules. Missouri State Archives Historical death certificates and digital images. Illinois State Archives Historical death-certificate index for 1916–1972. Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery — Duluth Burial eligibility, cemetery address and fees.News Tribune Recent Obituaries: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find recent News Tribune obituaries?
Choose the correct newspaper first. News Tribune obituaries may refer to La Salle–Peru, Illinois; Jefferson City, Missouri; Tacoma, Washington; or Duluth, Minnesota. Use that newspaper’s official obituary page.
Which News Tribune newspaper is in Illinois?
The Illinois News Tribune is associated with La Salle, Peru and the Illinois Valley. Its obituary pages are available through the News Tribune listing on Legacy.
Where are Jefferson City News Tribune obituaries?
Use the newspaper’s own obituary page at Newstribune.com/obituaries. It provides obituary listings and publication-date searching.
How can I find Tacoma News Tribune obituaries?
Open the News Tribune (Tacoma) obituary listing on Legacy. Use the available publication-date, location and funeral-home filters.
Where can I find Duluth News Tribune obituaries?
Use DuluthNewsTribune.com/obituaries. Duluth Public Library also provides an obituary index for older notices.
How do I search News Tribune obituaries by name?
Select the correct newspaper, enter the person’s first and last name, then use date, city, funeral-home and other available filters.
Why can’t I find a recent News Tribune obituary?
You may be searching the wrong newspaper, the notice may be delayed or private, or the person may be listed under another name or on a funeral-home website.
Does Peru Public Library research old obituaries?
Yes. Peru Public Library offers obituary and local-history research for $5 per half hour, with a maximum of two hours. The library’s stated fee includes a limited number of photocopies.
Where can I find old Jefferson City News Tribune issues?
Missouri River Regional Library provides a Jefferson City News Tribune collection covering 1999 to current through its online resources.
Does Tacoma Public Library have a News Tribune obituary index?
Yes. Tacoma Public Library’s Northwest Room index is complete from 1980 to early 2023, with additional incomplete historical coverage.
Can I get a Duluth News Tribune obituary copy for free?
Duluth Public Library offers free emailed obituary copies through its indexed records process. Mailed copies currently cost $3.
How much does a LaSalle County death certificate cost?
LaSalle County’s published application lists $22 for a record search including one copy if found and $9 for each additional copy ordered together. Confirm the latest fee before paying.
How much does a Missouri death certificate cost?
Missouri currently lists $14 for the first certified death certificate and $11 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
How much is a Tacoma death certificate?
Washington’s certificate base fee is $25. Tacoma-Pierce County adds processing charges. Its published totals include $33 by mail, $39 walk-in and $48.50 through its authorized online route, before certain extra fees.
How much is a Duluth Minnesota death certificate?
St. Louis County lists $13 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record purchased at the same time.
Where can I find old Missouri death certificates?
Missouri State Archives provides an online historical death-certificate database currently covering 1910–1975, with digitized certificate images.
Is a News Tribune obituary a certified death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public memorial or newspaper death notice. Certified certificates are issued through the appropriate government vital-record office.
Where is the Duluth State Veterans Cemetery?
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery — Duluth is located at 4777 Highway 53, Saginaw, Minnesota 55779. Its telephone number is 218-520-0120.
How do I confirm a funeral service listed in the News Tribune?
Open the complete obituary, identify the handling funeral home, then verify the service date, exact address, public or private status and cemetery directly with that provider.
Can I correct a News Tribune obituary?
Contact the original newspaper or the funeral home responsible for publication. Correcting an obituary does not change the legal death certificate.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Identify the correct News Tribune newspaper first.
- Search the full name and confirm more than one identity detail.
- Open the original funeral-home memorial for current arrangements.
- Check funeral, church and cemetery addresses separately.
- Use local libraries and official archives for older notices.
- Order certified records from the state where the death occurred.
- Compare county and state certificate fees before paying.
- Check legitimate Veterans benefits and fee waivers where applicable.
- Avoid unverified donation, livestream and payment requests.
- Keep private financial, medical and family information secure.
Independent information guide: RecentObituaries.info is not News Tribune, Jefferson City News Tribune, Tacoma News Tribune, Duluth News Tribune, Legacy, a funeral home, cemetery, library or government vital-records office. Confirm final details directly with the original responsible organization.