Janet Radabaugh-Tipton, 62 of Galena, IL, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Midwest Care Center, Galena, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. There will be no public services. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Janet grew up in rural Stockton, IL, and graduated from Stockton High School in 1981. Later, Janet moved to Galena, a place very near to heart. Having been a loyal Stockton Blackhawks fan, she adopted the Galena Pirates into her heart. On February 2, 2012, she married Joey Tipton of Stockton. Janet enjoyed reading, listening to music, her garden, and the sun. But, most of all, she fiercely loved her family. Janet is survived by her sister, Ann Wilkinson of Orangeville, children, Erica Lamm (Chad Kelchner) of Dixon, and Christopher Wasmund (Morgan Wainwright) of Dubuque, IA, stepchildren, Annessa Tipton and Amanda Vargas, both of Dallas, TX, her grandchildren, Jasmine Gillentine and CJ Gillentine, both of Dixon, and many, many cousins. She was preceded in death by two infant brothers, David John Radabaugh and William John Radabaugh; her parents, DeLos Radabaugh and Carol Sanderson Cole; her paternal grandparents, Melinda Andregg Radabaugh and Raymond Radabaugh; her maternal grandparents, Jessie Callahan Sanderson and Stanley Sanderson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Janet Radabaugh-Tipton
Very sorry for your loss. May Janet Rest in Peace.
Very sorry for your loss
I work at Hartig Drug Corporate office in Dubuque and got to be friends with Janet over the phone when she would call in each month to pay her bill. I loved talking to her. She was so sweet, kind and funny. When she called me early November and told me she was sick, I couldn’t believe it and was truly devastated for her. I have been texting some messages to her to try to lift her spirits for the past two months, including one that I sent on Sunday 1/25 without knowing she had passed away. I was shocked. I am so sorry and wanted to let her children, grandchildren, sister, and other family members know that I am thinking of and praying for you all. May my sweet friend Janet Rest in Heaven. She is missed and will be forever.