Glenda Slagley Ganzer

Glenda Slagley Ganzer, 77, of Galena, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Galena. Glenda was born on August 29, 1949, in Worden, IL, the daughter of Leo and L. Rita (Ward) Gwyn. She graduated with the class of 1967, from Roxana High School in Roxana, IL. Glenda married Charles Slagley Jr. on January 26, 1967, in St. Charles, MO, and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2005. She later married David Ganzer on July 9, 2016, in Alton, IL. Throughout her years as a teller at U.S. Bank of Galena, Glenda enjoyed getting to know the people in her community and formed many meaningful connections. She also served as a teacher’s aide at Dubuque Senior High School. Glenda had a gentle, creative spirit and found joy in crocheting, quilting, painting, and gardening. She treasured the simple beauty of nature and especially enjoyed watching wildlife from her window. Above all, Glenda was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her caring heart was especially evident in the many months she spent by her grandson George’s side during his battle with cancer. Her warmth, kindness, and love for her family will be remembered by all who knew her. Glenda is survived by her husband, David Ganzer; her three sons, Aaron, David (Crystal), and Jeremy (Baffy) Slagley; her grandchildren, Amanda, Madeline, Elizabeth, Rosemary, George, Francis, Dominic, Benedict, and Leo; her great-grandchildren, Talia, Joey, Mark, Simon, and Jude; and her loving sister, Melody Burns. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Charles Jr.