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  • Anne M. “Dolly” Martin, nee Billish, age 83, of Galena, IL, and beloved wife of Berney Martin for 29 years. Passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A gathering will be held from 2 to 6 PM, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral […]

  • Robert “Butch” W. Rayhorn, 61 of Hanover and formerly Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Jaeveon Bae Hospital, Rockford, IL. In keeping with his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born January 5, 1962, in Cuba City, WI the son of […]

  • Edward John Hebert, 67, of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Mercy One, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be […]

  • Patricia “Pat” Ann (Routt) Alspaugh, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her home in Galena, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Galena Territory Association from 4 – 7 PM (200 Territory Dr., Galena, IL). There will also be a time […]

  • Michael Ardouin, also known as “Ardy Michaels”, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2023. There will be a celebration of life at 6 PM, October 24, 2023, at the Grape Escape, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Ardy was a true Renaissance man. In his 70 years, he would pull a car engine, […]

  • Charles “Chuck” Willard, 74 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in […]

  • Judith “Judy” White, 69 of Galena, IL passed away at her home on October 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after Noon until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. […]

  • Barbara Ann Blust 85, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, in Galena, IL.   A celebration of life will be held at Noon, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after 11 AM until the time of the celebration. Born in Chicago, the oldest child to […]

  • Joseph M. “Joe” Greibe, 88, of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Senior Living, Galena. The funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of mass. The burial will be in the church cemetery. […]

  • Jean A. Gaul, 80 of Dubuque, IA passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Unity Point Finley Hospital, Dubuque. Services for Jean will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 30, 2023, at St. Anthonys Catholic Church, Dubuque, where friends may call after 9:30 AM until the time of service. Friends may call from 4 […]