Obituaries
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Ralph Blair “Birdman” Birkett passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was 66. He fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, which arrived...
Charles “Chuck” DuBord, 89, of Galena, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at home in Galena. A gathering will be held from 5 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 23...
Diane E. Niemeyer, 82, of Shullsburg, WI, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026...
John T. Birkenheier, 78, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully in the arms of his devoted wife Joni on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Stonehill in Dubuque, IA. Private family...
Shelley Robin Busch-Kubik, 52, of Loveland, CO, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Loveland. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at...
Joseph F. “Joe” Kieffer, 61, of Galena, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1 to 4...
On March 2, 2026, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, Cheryl A. Birkbeck, 67 of Galena, IL, passed away at Mercy One. A celebration of life will be held on...
Joyce M. Christensen, 77 of Galena, IL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1 PM...
Joseph “Joe” William Offerman, 92 of Galena, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. Joe’s life was filled with love, laughter, and an impressive collection...

We always enjoyed time spent with Ozzie and Lucille. We had good visiting and enjoyed playing cards.God bless them. Laurel Nemec and family