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  • Larry Kelley, age 81 of Savanna, IL., formerly of Monticello, IA., passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home surrounded by family and friends.  Private Family Services will be conducted at a later date.  Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family.  Larry was born Nov. 30, 1940, at John McDonald Hospital in Monticello, […]

  • Daniel J. Scharpf, 63, of Galena passed away at home on Friday, March 25, 2022. Funeral service will be 11:30 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. Cremation rites have […]

  • E. “Betty” Netzelmann, born in Chicago on February 27, 1925, to Frank and Ella Battershall gained her Angel wings on April 7, 2022, at the age of 97. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Burial will be at a later date in Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL. She met the love of […]

  • Cornelia “Ne” Sammon, 87 of Galena, IL passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Manor Care, Dubuque, IA. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. Burial will be […]

  • Mary Louise Frey, age 59, of Scales Mound, IL passed away on April 6, 2022. Funeral service will be 7 PM, Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after 5 pm until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. […]

  • Gary E. Clark, 80, of Apple River, IL passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Allure of Stockton. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born April 17, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Charles William and Ada (Stevens) […]

  • Marjorie M. Green, 96, of Rockford, IL and formerly Shullsburg, WI passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at Cherry Vale Place, Rockford. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Centenary United Methodist Church, Shullsburg where friends may call after 10:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will […]

  • Eric Thomas “Big E” Heller, 43, of Fayetteville, AR, formerly Galena, IL passed away unexpectantly at home from natural causes. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St Francis De Sales, Hazel Green, WI with a celebration of life to follow Banfield’s, Swiss Haus. The Furlong Funeral […]

  • Michael Owen McGuire, 83, of Galena, IL was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022. He spent the final years and days of his life surrounded by his loving family and friends. A gathering will be held from 1 to 3 PM, Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, […]

  • Kathryn Mae Korte, 88, of Eau Claire, WI, and formerly of Galena, IL, died March 27, 2022, at Heritage Assisted Living in Eau Claire. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the […]