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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 […]

Anne M. “Dolly” Martin, nee Billish, age 83, of Galena, IL, and beloved wife of Berney Martin for 29 years. Passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A gathering will be held from 2 to 6 PM, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral […]

Robert “Butch” W. Rayhorn, 61 of Hanover and formerly Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Jaeveon Bae Hospital, Rockford, IL. In keeping with his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born January 5, 1962, in Cuba City, WI the son of […]

Edward John Hebert, 67, of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Mercy One, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be […]

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Routt) Alspaugh, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her home in Galena, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Galena Territory Association from 4 – 7 PM (200 Territory Dr., Galena, IL). There will also be a time […]

Michael Ardouin, also known as “Ardy Michaels”, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2023. There will be a celebration of life at 6 PM, October 24, 2023, at the Grape Escape, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Ardy was a true Renaissance man. In his 70 years, he would pull a car engine, […]

Charles “Chuck” Willard, 74 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in […]