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 mass will be held at noon on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena, where friends may gather at 11:30 AM […]

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 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. A parish rosary will be recited at 12:30 PM before the visitation. A funeral […]

Bryan Christopher Reifsteck, age 45, of Plainfield, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born on August 15, 1979, in Sterling, IL, he was the beloved son of the late John and Marcia (née Norman) Reifsteck. Bryan worked for Aftermath, LLC for 19 years and co-founded Huuso, PLLC with his two brothers six […]

Howard H. Miller, 91, of Galena, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after Noon until the time of service. The burial will be in […]

With great sadness, the family of Bert E. Coffman, 75, of Galena, IL,  announces his passing. He passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA. A funeral service will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, […]

Kathleen “Dolly” May Furlong, 94, of Galena, IL, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Mercy One Hospital, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10:30 AM at the church until the time of mass. Burial […]

Alberta M. Trebian, 93, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Community, Galena.  A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in […]

Philip R. Holsten, 83, a longtime resident of the Galena area, passed away on September 30, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on   April 5, 1941, in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Elmer and Catherine Holsten. He started working at Electro-Motive out of high school, then joined the Navy, where he […]

Patricia “Pat” Ertmer, 81 of Galena, formerly of Elizabeth, IL passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Midwest Community Care, Galena. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth, IL where friends may gather after 10:30 AM at the church until the […]

Gertrud “Trudy” Marie Farbstein-Richle, following a brief illness, passed peacefully from this world to the next on September 28, 2024. She was 100 years of age. Respecting her wishes, a private family memorial will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. She was born in Wattwil, Switzerland, on April 9, […]