Obituaries

Hester Ann Pitts Newton, 95, possessed a unique ability to judge people by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin. Her heart was filled...

Anne M. “Dolly” Martin, nee Billish, age 83, of Galena, IL, and beloved wife of Berney Martin for 29 years. Passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by...

Robert “Butch” W. Rayhorn, 61 of Hanover and formerly Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Jaeveon Bae Hospital, Rockford, IL. In keeping with his wishes cremation rites...

Edward John Hebert, 67, of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Mercy One, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Thursday...

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Routt) Alspaugh, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her home in Galena, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held on...

Michael Ardouin, also known as “Ardy Michaels”, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2023. There will be a celebration of life at 6 PM, October 24, 2023, at the Grape Escape...

Charles “Chuck” Willard, 74 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, October...

Judith “Judy” White, 69 of Galena, IL passed away at her home on October 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, October 15, 2023...

Barbara Ann Blust 85, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, in Galena, IL.   A celebration of life will be held at Noon, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at...