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  • Dean F. Harris, 86, of Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public services. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born September […]

  • Dorris L. Grau, 98 of South Elgin, Il and formerly Galena, passed away, Sunday, February 27, 2022. A funeral service will begin at 1 PM Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, […]

  • Daniel R. Sertle, 62, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Saturday morning, February 19, 2022. A celebration of life will begin at Noon, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL, where friends may call after 9 AM until Noon. Military honors will be presented immediately following by Galena VFW […]

  • Glen Don Shanks, 87, of Galena, IL passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022, at Midwest Senior Care Community.  He was born August 16, 1934, in Riceville, IA to Gladys (Anderson) and Leonard Shanks.  He met Lois Freese in Nora Springs, IA and they married on April 30, 1953, at the First Methodist Church in […]

  • Sue Ellen Heim passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022, at the family cabin in rural Galena, IL with her family by her side.  She was born on June 26, 1955, in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Harry B. Smith and Frances Genevieve.  Sue attended Galena Central and graduated from Galena High School with the […]

  • Charles W. Dupree, 52, of Galena IL passed away on January 21st after a valiant battle with cholangiocarcinoma cancer. He passed in his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on August 22, 1969, to Betty and Marvin Dupree in Chicago, IL. He attended both Jahn Elementary School and Carl Schurz High School […]

  • It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing in January of William Frank Slaughter, Galena, IL. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Bill received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Georgetown University in 1964 and spent his entire career working for Henry Crown & Company of Chicago, IL. He […]

  • Mildred “Mille” Stoewer-Allendorf 89, of Galena, IL passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. Funeral mass will be 11 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of mass. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Friday, […]

  • Charlotte M. Scharpf, 89 of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with her children at her side on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday, February […]

  • Barbara Senne Hooper, 92, of Galena, formerly of Glen Ellyn, IL died Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public visitation. There will be a memorial service at Grace Episcopal Church, Galena, and then a private burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Wheaton, IL.  Those will be held at a […]