Mary Rose Davis, 62, of Galena, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. She was born on February 23, 1962, in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Charles and Kathleen (Marsden) Manz. Mary graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1980. She was united in marriage to her husband of thirty-five years, Norman Davis, on October 24, 1981, in Galena. Mary worked at Dairy Dream and Kentucky Fried Chicken both in Galena. In 1983, she went to work for the Galena Police Department and retired in 2021 after 38 years of service. She enjoyed going for walks, puzzles, crocheting, and spending time with family and grandchildren whom they fondly called “their Memaw.” Mary is survived by her three daughters, Katie Davis (Aaron Brokaw), Susan (Dale) Weber, and Sara (Andrew) Schuler, all of Galena; her grandchildren, Shawn Davis and Mila Schuler, Xela and Kaiya Weber, Eiler and William Brokaw, her siblings, Mike (Sheila) Manz, of Bright’s Grove, Ontario, and Lisa Wullweber (David Hoffmann), of Cascade, IA, and a sister-in-law, Lenore Manz of Salem, OR, and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Thomas “Tom” Manz. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Dubuque. Her family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their excellent care and compassion over the last few months. To Mary’s colleagues and friends, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your unwavering support, camaraderie, and kindness meant the world to her.
Mary Rose Davis
Sorry for your loss ,
Kathy Stodden Amweg
My thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. Mary was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Susie (Murphy) Roth
Our condolences to the entire Family on this sad occasion. Mary will be missed…
Bill & Lynne Moser
Our condolences to the entire Family on this sad occasion. Mary will be missed…
To the family of Mary, Wishing you peace and comfort at this most difficult time. May memories of your Mom stay close to your heart.
Lisa Bastian and Don Johnston
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️Mary was one of the kindest people I know.
I am so sad to learn of Mary’s passing. I saw her at the police department not long before her retirement and she shared that infectious smile and generous spirit with me that I remember from
our junior high days and beyond. Take comfort in one another and in her most affectionate love for all of you.
I wanted to send my condolences to all of you. She was a very sweet lady and will be greatly missed. Sorry I won’t be able to attend services I’m leaving for Texas. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was the greatest person. Whenever I seen her she always had a smile on her face and loved talking.
My condolences to the family. I’m sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
From a member of the class of ’80.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I was glad to see she was around loved ones when she left.
Mike and all of Mary’s family. I used to stop at the Police Department to see Jerry Westemeier when he was the Chief. Mary was always so cheerful and great to talk to. RIP 🙏 🙏
Mary was a beautiful friend of mine while living in the Midwest. We were all together a lot between our teenage years through early 30’s Lots of wonderful memories. I can still hear her sweet voice. I was so blessed to have stopped by her work before she retired while visiting not knowing that would be my last time talking with Mary ❤️ my sympathy goes out to the family and hang onto the wonderful memories. God Bless
Patty Reser
So sorry to all the family for your precious loss. Mary was in my brother’s (Jim McCarthy) class. Sending love, hugs, and prayers. 💚🤗🙏