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Genevieve “Gen” Wienen, 91 of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Midwest Care Center, Galena. A private family service will be held at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. She was born March 29, 1933, in Galena the daughter of Cyrus and Mildred (Wachter) Sproule. She […]

Colleen “Coke” Holland Schleicher, died on September 6, 2024. Colleen was born on January 2, 1937, in Galena, Illinois, the daughter of Verne and Aleath (Heller) Holland. She attended St. Mary’s School, Galena High School, and Bayless Business College. She married Charles Schleicher on December 26, 1955. He preceded her in death on November 26, […]

Chelsea Lynee Chaney It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Chelsea Lynee Chaney, 39, who left us much too soon on August 31, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL, surrounded by family and friends. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL is assisting the family. She resided in Elizabeth, IL, but […]

Eugene R. “Geno” Sproule, 66, of Galena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 4 PM, Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 1 PM until the time of service. A committal service will be held at 11:30 […]

John J. Wachter, 84 of Galena, IL passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Community. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:30 AM in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193. The […]

Robert G. Marsh, 89, of Galena, IL passed away on July 27, 2024, at Midwest Medical Senior Community. His loved ones will celebrate his life on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 2 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, Galena. Friends are welcome to gather at the church from 1 PM until the time of the service. […]

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Patricia Ward, who left us peacefully at the age of 86. Patricia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Patricia was born on May 2, 1938, in Chicago. While growing up in the city, her summers were spent […]

Carolyn M. Smith, 94 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10:30 AM until the time […]

We lost a beautiful soul today. Shirley M. Gradl passed from her earthly life on July 28, 2024, to join her loving husband in heaven. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL, where friends may call after 10 AM until the […]

Winston Arnold Schaber, 87, of Galena, IL, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Masonic service will be held graveside at 11 AM, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193. […]