Obituaries

Richard Frank Mattas, 69, of rural Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2016 after a short struggle with cancer. A private memorial service will be held. The...

Oliver “Babe” Kieler, 77 of Kieler, WI passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Luther Manor, Dubuque, IA. At Babe’s request there will be no public visitation or services. Burial...

Dale G. Kieler, 78 of Kieler, WI passed away December 28, 2016 at his home. At Dale’s request there will be no public services. Burial will be held at a...

John Henry Shillington, 71, of Galena IL, died December 13, 2016 at his home with his wife and daughter at his side due to complications from ALS. Funeral service will...

Georgiann R. Wasmund, 82, of Galena, IL passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Saturday, December 10, 2016...

Fern H. (Cook) Blodgett, age 92, entered Heaven’s gates on December 1, 2016. She died peacefully at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena, IL with her daughter, Carol, by her side...

Lillian F. West, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, IL. A private graveside service and burial was held at St. Mary’s...

Richard “Dicky” Morrissey, 83, of Shullsburg, WI died Friday, November 25, 2016 at Southwest Health Center, Platteville, WI. Funeral mass will be 11 am Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at St...

Marie E. Oldenburg, 96, of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in Galena. Funeral mass will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Burial...