Kyle L Marsden, 70 of Galena IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford IL.  Visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where a parish rosary will be recited at 12:30 PM prior to the visitation, all are welcome to attend. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Galena. Friends may call after 10:30 AM at the church until the time of mass.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the mass. As per his wish, he will be buried with the love of his life, his wife, Missy after her eventual passing. He was born October 18, 1954, in Hazel Green WI, the son of Leo J. and Donna J. (Radabaugh) Marsden. Kyle was united in marriage to Karen A. “Missy” (Randecker) Marsden, on December 1, 1979, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Galena IL. He grew up in Warren and graduated from Warren High School, Class of 1972. Upon graduation he worked at Atwood, but factory work was not his calling.  He then became partner in a trucking business. When that ended, he worked for The Branigar Organization running heavy equipment during the building of The Galena Territory.  During his time with Branigar he and his wife bought an old farmhouse which he gutted and remodeled.  As a result of this, Kobbler Kyle Construction was created.  It was his most beloved job. It allowed him to use his artistically talented mind and helped him create his clients dreams as he remodeled their older homes throughout Jo Daviess County. The most important things in his life were his family, his friends, “The Ranch”, owning a successful business and meeting so many clients that often times became friends. He enjoyed competing in demolition derbies, enduro races, hunting for whatever the season allowed (archery and firearm) and simply being outdoors. The newest hobby he enjoyed was watching his grandchildren in all their sporting events.  He enjoyed taking all of them into the woods to teach them hunting, even if they had to take their blanket and white teddy bear along. They loved ranger riding, fishing, sleepovers, campfires and making smores at The Ranch.  Following their love for the outdoors and wildlife he and his brother-in-law, Bill were approached in 1997 to start up the Jo Daviess County Longbeards, a Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation of which he was still an avid member.  He hosted the JAKES Day event for many years at “The Ranch” and took pride in allowing others to enjoy the outdoors at his beloved property. He is survived by his wife, Karen “Missy”, his daughter Amanda (Nolan) Mullen (children, Beau J. Podnar and Mila K. and Nova M. Mullen) of Apple River IL, granddaughter Jessica J. Thommen (Casey Welch) of Maquoketa IA. Sisters, Jan (Ed) Bussan of Gratiot WI and Kelly (Paul) Jones of Apple River IL. In-laws Richard (Laurie) Randecker of East Dubuque IL, Randy (Lynn) Randecker, William (Carla) Randecker of Galena, Sharon (Tim) Streight of Hanover IL, Michelle Randecker (Randy Weber) of East Dubuque IL. Aunts, Janice Radabaugh of Galena IL and Fay Zeal of Maple Park IL. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jaime C. and Jacob K. Marsden, his parents Leo J. and Donna J. Marsden, brother, Kevin J. Marsden. His in-laws, William L. and Mary Kathryn (Nolan) Randecker and sister-in-law Mary Beth Kiely. In lieu of flowers a Kyle L. Marsden memorial fund will be established for construction trades and wildlife enthusiasts.