Obituaries
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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...
Michael John Bergles, Age 63, of Palatine, Illinois, passed away this past Thursday February 19, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion to his family. Born on May...
Marlys D. Buelow, 75, passed away on December 15, 2025. A memorial service will be held on April 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM at Grace Episcopal Church in Galena, IL...
Donald Wesley Ballard passed away peacefully at home in Galena, IL, on February 6, 2026. He was 75 years old. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery...

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