Todd “Roundy” Shellhorn, 52, of Galena, IL, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be held at Noon, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. He was born September 12, 1971, in Galena, the son of the late Thomas J. and Lynn M. (Benson) Shellhorn. Todd graduated from Galena High School, where he played football for all four years. He attended Rock Valley College in 1994. Todd obtained a bachelor’s in respiratory care at Independence University. He was employed at Park Strathmore as a Respiratory Therapist. It was during this time that Todd obtained his CDL as an over-the-road truck driver and changed careers to drive cross country. Todd returned to his career as a Respiratory Therapist at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL. Todd advanced his career at OSF Saint Anthony and was the clinical educator, where he taught and influenced the careers and lives of many RRT students. While the country was battling COVID-19 and its effects in 2020, Todd was featured in a local TV news segment on local healthcare workers who shared their journey of dealing with the frontline battle of COVID-19. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt and, most recently, had taken up the art of fly fishing. He is survived by his two children, Kelsey and Reid Shellhorn; his mother, Lynn of Galena; three siblings, Scott (Amber) Shellhorn, Heather (Dan) Steines, and Denise (Mark) Cornille; his aunts and uncles; cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas J. Shellhorn, on December 25, 2015, and his grandparents, William “Sonny” and Harriet Shellhorn and David and Beatrice Benson. Lynn and family wish to give a special thank you to everyone who came to visit Todd in the hospital and for the outstanding care and comfort provided by Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jeremiah, Peggy, and Stephanie, OSF Pulmonary Group, along with his sister and brother-in-law, Heather and Dan Steines.
Todd W. Shellhorn
I am so sorry to hear about Todd.I think of you guys often.
My deepest condolences to your family. I met Todd after taking a position as a RRT at St. Anthony Hospital. Todd was always positive supportive and made me laugh. I am unable to attend his celebration of life but will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I worked with Todd for many years at OSF. He will truly be missed. Sheila S
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He truly will be missed
So sorry for the families loss
Todd was an excellent clinical instructor. He was patient, kind and demonstrated what a great bedside respiratory therapist was to so many students. The profession grieves his loss.
We’re so sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. Todd was our neighbor many years. He often shared his fish and Venison from his fishing and hunting trips and veggies and watermelon from his garden. Sometimes during the snowy season Todd plowed our sidewalk and sometimes the driveway. We are thankful for having him as a neighbor and for the opportunity to pray with Todd. May God continue to bless Kelsey, Reid and family. Thank you Todd for everything.
Johnnie and Jackie Pullins
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Todd. I worked with him doing bronchoscopies at OSF and he was a wonderful person to work with. My condolences to his family.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace until you meet again.
Our heart is heavy with the news of Tod’s passing. He was so much a part of our family and like a son to us. Many memories of him and our kids. Our prayers and sympathy to all of your family.
Our heart is heavy with the news of Tod’s passing. There are so many wonderful memories of Tod and our kids. We send our prayers and sympathy to all the family. He will be missed.
My deepest condolences. I always remember Todd having a smile on his face. We were classmates in Galena. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Your family is in my prayers.
I have very fond memories of my years working at OSF with Todd. He was so wonderful at what he did and he really loved to teach. I’ll always appreciate the lessons he bestowed upon me, as well as the kindness he always showed us. My heart is with your family at this time.
Tracy I am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs and love.
Jo nolan
My sympathy to the family, especially Heather.
My deepest condolences to all of Todd’s family. I only met Todd a couple of times when he came to our farm with the Casserly kids. He was a very special person.
I feel as if I knew him better than I actually did, due to all the stories that Jim, Jeff, Julie and Joe told me and my husband. He will be greatly missed by many.
I am so sorry for your loss. Be comforted that his life goes on in the many memories and stories that will continue on for many to hear.
For all of the Shellhorn family, please know how much it breaks my heart to hear of Todd’s passing and I know there are no words to ease your pain. Roundy was and always will be one of my brothers. The stories are countless, the memories are priceless, and he will never be forgotten. He was such a big part of our family and I instantly smile when I think of all the adventures we had. His heart was as big as they come, and he would do anything to lend a hand. We pray for peace for your family and comfort in knowing how much he will always be loved.
I am so sorry to hear of Todd’s passing. I will always cherish the time we spent together when we were younger. You have my deepest condolences.
So sorry to hear about Todd. He was one of my clinical instructors. He was an excellent Respiratory Therapist and I was also honored to have worked with him. With deepest sympathy.
I’m so incredibly sorry to hear about Todd’s passing. He and I went to school together and worked together as respiratory therapists at Park Strathmoor. We would work together to entertain our vent dependent patients with banter or even a jig. I truly enjoyed working with him and will cherish those memories. My condolences to you all! We lost a special one!
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Tod’s. I loved working with Tod’s at Park Strathmoor where we laughed and joked. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family.
Condolences to the family during your grievance time there are no words to be said that can bring him back, but no that his memory lives on
You have my deepest sympathy Lynne and family my prayers and thoughts are with you all
So sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry to hear of Todd’s passing! Sending prayers of comfort to the Shellhorn family.