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  • Merilee L. Curtis, 74, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2018 at her home in Apple Canyon Lake, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Merilee was born on August 15, 1943 in Fort Rucker, AL, the daughter of the late John and LaVern LaPota.  She grew up in Evanston and graduated from ETHS in 1961. Merilee graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1966 with her teaching degree and taught in the St. Charles Public School District for four years until her […]

  • Pauline F. Halstead, 81 of Galena, IL passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, IA. Funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and where friends may call after 9 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be […]

  • Ronald “Ron” C. Berlage, 64, of Galena, IL passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, after a courageous battle with stomach and gastroesophageal cancer at home. Funeral service will be 11:30 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial […]

  • Clifford R. Davenport, 95, a 72 year resident of Galena, passed away peacefully July 2, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:45 PM on Friday, July 6, 2018. At the conclusion Masonic rites will be by Miners Lodge […]

  • John J. Redington, 93 of Warren, IL passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at his home. In keeping with his wishes, a private family burial will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. John was born March 24, 1925, in Apple River, […]

  • Terrance L. “Terry” Gaber, 79, of Galena, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, IL. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and where friends may gather after 10 AM until time of service. Burial will be in […]

  • Donald R. O’Hara, 86, of Galena, IL passed away June 10, 2018 at home with his children.  Funeral service will be 11 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 10 AM until time of the service. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena where military rites will […]

  • Max C. Sertle, 57 of Galena, IL died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at his home. Funeral service will be 7 PM, Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and where friends may gather after 5 PM until time of the service. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be held at a […]

  • Julie A. Musich, 78 of rural Hanover, IL passed away Friday June 1, 2018 at University Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 West Chestnut Mountain Road, Galena, IL. A reception at Chestnut Mountain Resort will immediately […]

  • Velma C. Frey, 84 of Galena, IL passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, IL. A funeral mass will be 11 AM, Friday, June 8, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Burial will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena […]