Joseph “Joey” Hannaman

Joseph “Joey” Hannaman, 62, of Galena, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 PM on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Galena Eagles Club. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. He was born on January 6, 1964, in Galena, the son of George and Joyce (Holgate) Hannaman. Joe graduated from Galena High School in 1983 and worked as a dough maker for Happy Joe’s in Galena for many years. He enjoyed fishing, buying antiques, collecting guns and knives, and playing bingo. Joe loved engaging in conversation and will be remembered as the unregistered mayor of Gear Street. He was a well-known figure in Galena, often seen walking downtown or chatting with people in front of his house. Joe is survived by four brothers: Roy, James, David, and George Hannaman; four sisters: Marian Vaassen, Jane Vaassen, Ann (friend Joe) Laird, and Joyce Hannaman; and a sister-in-law, Jean Hannaman. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul, and a sister-in-law, Alice Hannaman. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at Midwest Medical Center and to the many friends and neighbors in the city of Galena for always looking out for Joe.