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  • Cynthia “Cindy” J. Sitzman, 73, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of Galena and East Dubuque, IL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Stonehill Health Center, Dubuque, IA. In keeping with her wishes a private family service will be held at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. The burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, […]

  • Charles Alden Thompson, 86 of rural Shullsburg, WI passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public services. The burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery, New Diggins, WI at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL is assisting […]

  • David Martin Duff, 77 of Galena, IL passed away November 18, 2023, at UW Madison Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. David was born June 22, 1946, in Kansas City, MO the son of Kenneth and Katherine (Kriley) Duff. He […]

  • Forrest V. “Muzzy” Musselman, 84 of Galena, IL passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Ennoble Manor, Dubuque, IA. A gathering will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. The burial will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. He was […]

  • Terry L. Summers, 61 of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. In keeping with his wishes there will be no public services. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born on January 24, 1962, in […]

  • Jane Foecking, 99, Galena, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home. The funeral service will be at 11 AM, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. She […]

  • Donald Eugene Hawley, 74, of Galena, Illinois was called to be with Our Father in Heaven on November 9, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be held […]

  • Frederic “Fred” Howard Hollingworth, 47, a citizen of the world, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 PM, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Ehrler Ranch Special Event Barn, 11866 W. Chetlain Lane, Galena, IL. Please come to share any stories or memories of Fred as […]

  • Terrance Edward McCarthy passed away on October 17, 2023A gathering will be held from 11 AM until 1 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Countryside Funeral Homes, Streamwood, IL. Graveside committal services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Michaels Cemetery, Galena, IL. Military honors will be accorded graveside […]

  • Hester Ann Pitts Newton, 95, possessed a unique ability to judge people by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin. Her heart was filled with friendships made along her life’s path. There was always room for more friends. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Hester died […]