Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...