Jeannine Nellie Dotzel Steinle of Galena, Illinois, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Donald “Bud”, on May 7, 2021. Funeral services will be Noon, Saturday May 15, 2021, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena where family and friends may call after 9 AM until time of service. The family requests masks […]

Melvin Ties, 71, of Newton, Iowa, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, May 6, 2021.  Private Funeral Services will be conducted at Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena.  Burial with Military Honors conducted by VFW Post 2665 and Galena American Legion Post 193 will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting […]

Mary H. Zito, 92 of Galena, Illinois and formerly of St. Charles, Illinois entered eternal life on Wednesday April 14, 2021, at Prairie Ridge of Galena. Funeral service will be 4 PM Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Family and friends may gather after 2 PM until time of service. Masks, social […]

Harold F. “Harry” Hartman 79, of Rockford and formerly Galena, IL passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at East Bank Center, Loves Park, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, May 6, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena […]

Kathleen A Deutsch, 86, of Galena IL, passed away at Midwest Medical Center on April 30, 2021. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral mass will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena with internment at St. Mathew’s Cemetery, Shullsburg, WI. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the […]

Known as a master at playing every hand he was dealt with a positive smile, humor and courage, John Raaz lived for 13 years with metastatic prostate cancer, until his death on April 24, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was 73 years old. It was clear from listening to John’s family and friends, those […]

Mary A. Wienen, 99, of Galena, IL passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.  Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a drive-through gathering for Mary will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. The family requests you remain in your vehicle, and they will greet you at the front of the […]

Harry “Butch” Spitzack 75 of East Dubuque, IL passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at a later date. He was born […]

Rose M. Werner, 61 of Galena, IL passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, At her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM, Thursday April 1, 2021, at the Galena Bible Church, where friends may gather after 10 AM until time of service. Due to COVID-19 […]

It is with heavy heart that we announce that Ray Douglas Weeder (Doug please) has reached the end of his earthly journey.  His voice has fallen silent and we now hear only echoes of his love. Doug was born of humble beginnings to John Weeder, a coal miner from Fancy Hill, PA., and Helen Malesky-Weeder […]