Obituaries

E. Maxine Vande Drink (nee Anderberg), 89, of Elgin and formerly Galena, IL, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. A funeral mass...

Colleen J. McCarthy, 93, of Galena, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Midwest Senior Care Center. A funeral mass will...

Wilhelmina “Billie” Nolan, 81, of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in her sleep at home. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Sunday, February 23...

Tracy Anne Gehrts, 68, of Galena, IL, our beloved sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, while listening to the birds sing at Midwest Senior Care Center in...

Jennifer A. Torres-Briscoe, 55, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The...

Ruth Bernice Henry, 91, of Galena, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on...

John R. Fortson, Sr., 89, of Apple River, IL, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Midwest Senior Care Center in Galena, IL. A celebration of life will...

Gary E. “Tadder” Wienen, 67, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Mercy One in Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30...

Howard A. Fiedler died on January 16, 2025, in Galena, IL. He was born on June 24, 1941, to Howard E. and Jeanette Fiedler in Libertyville, IL. Howard spent his...