Pamela Bernstein, 80, of Galena, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Her life will be celebrated from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Desoto Hotel in Galena. A private family service will occur at Casper Creek Natural Cemetery, rural Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting […]

Sarah Newton, 66, died of cholangiocarcinoma on Monday, December 2, 2024, in Manhattan Beach, Calif. I was born July 16, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Jim and Mary Jane (Hinderman) Vincent. I married P. Carter Newton on December 30, 1982. We bought out the local publishers of the Galena Gazette in 1985. I […]

Denise Spielman, 71, of Galena, IL, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at home. A funeral mass will be held at Noon on Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Galena. Friends are welcome to gather from 10 AM until the time of the mass. Burial of […]

Herbert A. Shay Jr. passed away on November 17, 2024, at the Midwest Senior Care Center in Galena. In accordance with his wishes, he will be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Dewitt, NY, and cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Herb was born on December […]

Mary Josephine Chapman, born on Christmas Day, 1954, in Huron, SD, brought light and joy to all who knew her. The daughter of Leo Whitman and Kathryn Smith, Mary grew up with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for life that she carried through her 69 years. Mary graduated from Galena High School in […]

John Arthur Eisbach, Jr. 76 of Galena, IL passed into his heavenly home on December 1, 2024, at his home in the country. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of mass. […]

Gary R. Bartell, 81, of Galena, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena surrounded by his three daughters. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 11 AM until the time […]

Russell E. “Russ” Kieffer, 77, of Galena, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Unity Pointe Health Center in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral mass will be held at noon on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena, where friends may gather at 11:30 AM […]

Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Randecker, 87, of Galena, IL, died at 8:42 AM, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. A parish rosary will be recited at 12:30 PM before the visitation. A funeral […]

Bryan Christopher Reifsteck, age 45, of Plainfield, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born on August 15, 1979, in Sterling, IL, he was the beloved son of the late John and Marcia (née Norman) Reifsteck. Bryan worked for Aftermath, LLC for 19 years and co-founded Huuso, PLLC with his two brothers six […]

Howard H. Miller, 91, of Galena, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after Noon until the time of service. The burial will be in […]

With great sadness, the family of Bert E. Coffman, 75, of Galena, IL,  announces his passing. He passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA. A funeral service will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, […]

Kathleen “Dolly” May Furlong, 94, of Galena, IL, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Mercy One Hospital, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10:30 AM at the church until the time of mass. Burial […]

Alberta M. Trebian, 93, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Community, Galena.  A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in […]

Philip R. Holsten, 83, a longtime resident of the Galena area, passed away on September 30, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on   April 5, 1941, in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Elmer and Catherine Holsten. He started working at Electro-Motive out of high school, then joined the Navy, where he […]

Patricia “Pat” Ertmer, 81 of Galena, formerly of Elizabeth, IL passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Midwest Community Care, Galena. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth, IL where friends may gather after 10:30 AM at the church until the […]

Gertrud “Trudy” Marie Farbstein-Richle, following a brief illness, passed peacefully from this world to the next on September 28, 2024. She was 100 years of age. Respecting her wishes, a private family memorial will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. She was born in Wattwil, Switzerland, on April 9, […]

Nancy Wienen, 74, of Galena, IIL, passed away at her home on Monday, September 23, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 11 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena. […]

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William Robert Reid, who died on September 24, 2024, at the age of 82. He was a very kind man of immense integrity and wit, who cherished every moment spent with family and friends. His enthusiasm for life, […]

James N. Folks, 47, of Galena, IL, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals on Thursday, September 12, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 4 PM until the time of service. Cremation rites will […]