Illinois Valley Owned Businesses Keeping It In the Family Generation After Generation
The Illinois Valley’s Top Building Supplier for Over 6 Generations!
Ptak Funeral Home
For 116 years and three generations, Ptak Funeral Home in Peru has assisted Illinois Valley families at the hour of greatest need. Today, partners Tom Ptak (left) and Mark Ptak take a combined 70 years’ experience to help families with secure pre-planning and professional services when tragedy strikes. “We will adapt to your family’s needs no matter what your denomination or secular preference,” Tom said. “Our family motto is, ‘Service is our heritage.’” Visit Ptak Funeral Home, conveniently located at 1026 Fourth St., to discuss pre-arrangements and see the line of monuments, urns and caskets, or call (815) 223-0172.
Illinois’ longest operating lumberyard continues to thrive along Peru’s historic riverfront. Maze Lumber, family-owned since 1848, has been providing top quality building materials to Illinois Valley contractors and homeowners for over 175 years.
Located in a 15,000-square foot showroom and office, we offer building materials for the modern home as well as a full line of the traditional lumber items used in home building, commercial construction, and industrial applications. Our experienced sales staff takes pride in their ability to provide knowledgeable assistance along with prompt delivery at reasonable prices.
The Hammers
The Hammers Family, representing 3 generations serving the Illinois Valley for over 30 years. Hammers Hearing Care Center has locations in LaSalle, Mendota, Ottawa, and Princeton. The Hammers Family shown above (left) Tim, Christa Hammers and children Hazel and Henry (top center) Nick, Lisa Hammers and boys Isaac, (seated in front) Gri n, Lincoln and Eli. (right) Kyle, Tricia Mudge and children Dugan and Molly. (Seated in center) Gary & Julie Hammers, owners of Hammers Hearing Care Center. Gary, Julie, Tim, Tricia and Nick are all licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists. Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm. For all o ces call (815) 224 2445 or (800) 937-2609 or email : hammershearing@yahoo.com
LET OUR FAMILY HELP YOUR FAMILY
Al Cioni Ford
President award winning Al Cioni Ford in Granville, IL has been owned and operated by the Cioni Family for 55 years and three generations. Owner Al Cioni believes that “with a focus on teamwork, our goal has always been to deliver top- notch sales and service in order to make our customers happy. It’s in our DNA. Everyone plays a part in customer satisfaction.” Due to this goal, Al Cioni Ford has been awarded the Ford President’s Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. who deliver outstanding customer service and sales performance. Winning Ford Motor Company’s most prestigious award for the 10th time, the Al Cioni team strives to work hard with excellence as a top priority, and a focus on customer satisfaction in both sales and service. At Al Cioni Ford you will nd our no pressure experience, and great deals that will give you time to explore your options before buying a new or certi ed pre-owned vehicle that best ts your lifestyle. Stop by our dealership today and visit the second and third generation and catch a glimpse of the fourth, and see how we can best serve you for all of your automotive needs. Discover our Red Carpet Service and hassle free sales experience for yourself, and see what our family can do for you! Stop in and see us at Al Cioni Ford in Granville or check us out on our website at alcioniford.com
The Grassers
Chris Davis, (left to right) Mike Grasser, Heather Grasser-Davis, Gary Grasser, Brad Grasser, Jack
carry on the family-owned business. Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating. Grasser’s is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.12 p.m. Saturday. The business is located at 404 W. Main St., McNabb. Grasser’s o ers heating and air conditioning systems, appliances, geothermal, refrigeration, plumbing xtures, replaces and so much more. The business can be reached at (815) 882-2111 or toll-free at (800) 664-9238. Visit Grasser’s for prompt service, a ordable prices and free estimates.
The Witeks
The Witek Family has operated as LPL Financial since 1986. Beginning in 2020 the rm has changed its name to Witek Wealth Management.
Ron Witek joined the securities industry in 1968. He was joined by his sons Mark (in 1983) and Steve (1985) and his daughter Kristy (1994).
Witek Wealth Management o ers personalized and impartial investment strategies based on clients’ nancial objectives, risk performances and tax considerations. Their products and services include quality nonproprietary investments, including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, variable and xed annuities and estate, business, tax, college and retirement planning.
Witek Wealth Management is located at 613 First St., La Salle. They also hold o ce hours at Streator Onized Credit Union and Financial Plus Credit Union in Peru, Ottawa and Mendota. Visit the website at : witekwealthmanagement.com or follow them on Twitter: Witekwealth.
The Kettmans
After 57 years in the business, Kettman Heating and Plumbing knows how to help with all your plumbing, air conditioning, heating and generator needs. From residential and commercial service to restaurant equipment & refrigeration needs, Call the Man in the Orange and White Van!
The Kettmans are experts when it comes to York and American Standard products. They, and their sta of HVAC experts, will be happy to help, with trucks stocked and ready to go, any time, day or night. For more information, call Kettman’s at (815) 339-6124 or visit their website at www.kettmanheating.com.
Marty Chiropractic
Chiropractic care runs in the family at Marty Chiropractic in Lostant. Dr. Rhonda Marty-Anderson is a third-generation chiropractor, managing a practice started by her grandfather and continued by her own father. This year will mark the practice’s 101st anniversary in the community. Today she shares the practice with her husband, Dr. Eric W. Anderson, where they help patients from newborns through centenarians.
Dr. Anderson is a Certi ed Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). Whether it’s knee pain from a weekend softball game or back concerns that are preventing one from enjoying their golf game, Dr. Anderson helps patients nd relief and get back in the game.
Dr. Marty-Anderson has a post-graduate Diplomate (DICCP) in pediatric chiropractic care and specializes in care of children from newborn through adolescents. Additionally, she o ers special care for pregnant patients.
Learn how chiropractic are can make a di erence in your life. Make an appointment by calling 815-368-3421, or check us out online at www.martychiropractic.net
The Debos
Dana Debo-Kuhne, owner of Debo Ace Hardware, is pictured above with her son, Hudson Kuhne, the fth generation in the business. Debo Ace Hardware has been a xture in downtown Peru for 84 years. Located at 1713 Fourth St., the Peru business was established by Dana’s great-grandfather, Harry Debo, in 1938. They are committed to being the helpful place by o ering their customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. Services o ered include window and screen repair, key cutting, hunting and shing licenses, propane tank exchange and a sharpening service. For top brands like Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Stihl, EGO, Toro, YETI, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman and Benjamin Moore and Magnolia Home paint, Debo Ace Hardware is the place. You can reach the business at (815) 223-0461 and follow “Debo Ace Hardware” on Facebook.
The Wade Family
Triple Service Inc. is a full-service plumbing, heating, cooling and electric company that has provided service to Northern Illinois for more than 73 years. Glen Wade started Triple Service Inc in January 1950 and it remains a family-owned with Gabe and Michelle Wade of Mendota as the third generation to own and manage the operations.
Triple Service Inc. provides high-quality service to each client. We operate on core values of honesty and integrity. Triple Service Inc. is a multi-faced business, and our goal is to be the source of one that you turn to whether you need repair, maintenance or renovations.
Education is a priority, and our team of highly quali ed experts is always learning. We are the only company in our area that looks into the future of our trade and o ers an apprenticeship program.
Town & Country Services
Town & Country Services is a family-owned business serving the greater Illinois Valley area since 1919. They provide quality home services including plumbing, heating - cooling and electrical -installation, maintenance and repair.
Town & Country Services plumbing department can handle any repair from a simple faucet replacement to a whole house re-pipe or bathroom remodel. One of their specialties is Navien tankless water heaters and boilers. Their heating and cooling department is available 24/7 with NATE certi ed technicians to repair, maintain or install any type of heating or cooling equipment. They o er a complete line of the new super-e cient ductless mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners. Their electrical department specializes in home standby generators and electrical service upgrades. Town & Country Services is the largest Generac dealer in the Illinois Valley area, providing factory authorized service and installation.
So, whether you’re xing, maintaining or replacing any plumbing,heating-cooling or electrical system in your home, give Town & Country Services a call or schedule an appointment on the web at towncountryservices.com. Now serving you from two locations in LaSalle and Bureau counties. And always, Doing Whatever It Take!
Tieman Builders
Tieman Builders is a family owned business that was established in 1993 with the intention of providing quality professional carpentry to the Illinois Valley area. Quality craftsmanship in their work, honesty and integrity in their business dealings and excellent service to their customers has always been their goal. From large commercial buildings to small remodel jobs, they’re here to handle your every construction need. Whether you’re looking to build a new commercial building or expand your business area, they’ve got what it takes to get the job done. Contact Tieman Builders today at 815-224-3880 or visit them online at tiemanbuildersinc.com
