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Kathleen “Dolly” May Furlong, 94, of Galena, IL, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Mercy One Hospital, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10:30 AM at the church until the time of mass. Burial […]

Alberta M. Trebian, 93, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Community, Galena.  A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in […]

Philip R. Holsten, 83, a longtime resident of the Galena area, passed away on September 30, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on   April 5, 1941, in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Elmer and Catherine Holsten. He started working at Electro-Motive out of high school, then joined the Navy, where he […]

Patricia “Pat” Ertmer, 81 of Galena, formerly of Elizabeth, IL passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Midwest Community Care, Galena. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth, IL where friends may gather after 10:30 AM at the church until the […]

Gertrud “Trudy” Marie Farbstein-Richle, following a brief illness, passed peacefully from this world to the next on September 28, 2024. She was 100 years of age. Respecting her wishes, a private family memorial will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. She was born in Wattwil, Switzerland, on April 9, […]

Nancy Wienen, 74, of Galena, IIL, passed away at her home on Monday, September 23, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 11 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena. […]

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William Robert Reid, who died on September 24, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a very kind man of immense integrity and wit, who cherished every moment spent with family and friends. His enthusiasm for life, […]

James N. Folks, 47, of Galena, IL, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals on Thursday, September 12, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 4 PM until the time of service. Cremation rites will […]

Charles Edward Stork died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, September 16, 2024, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Galena, IL where friends may call after noon until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will […]

Bonnie J. Pyrczak, 82, of Galena, IL, and formerly Franklin Park, IL passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. She was born December 17, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Ann (Pawula) Podraza. Bonnie was united in marriage to Rudolph Pyrczak on October 20, 1962, and he preceded […]