Obituaries

Claire Irene Russ, 68 of Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. In keeping with her wishes there will be no services. The Furlong...

Richard T. Hess, 84, died at home in Galena, IL on April 22, 2023. He was an artist who loved working in clay. He was the king of his 80th...

Judge William Austin Kelly III, also known to his childhood friends and family as Gary, 77, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2022. A...

Barbara E. Sprague, 80 years old, of Galena, IL, and formerly of Western Springs, IL passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, March 17, 2023. A funeral service...

Raymond Austin Young, 77 of East Dubuque, IL passed away on March 16, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA. A celebration of life will be held...

Barbara “Lani” Johnson, of Galena, IL passed away peacefully at The Views of Marion on Friday, March 31, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, April 15...

Bert J. Tranel, 85, of Galena, IL passed away on March 22, 2023, at his home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 AM, on Tuesday, March...

Hazel Rose Knaeble passed away on March 8, 2023, at Luther Manor.  A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic...

David J. Oldenburg, 73, of Galena, IL, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11...