Wilhelmina “Billie” Nolan

Wilhelmina “Billie” Nolan, 81, of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, in her sleep at home. A funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after 1 PM until the time of service. The burial will be in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, Galena. She was born February 22, 1943, in Galena the daughter of Kenneth and Lorraine (Ganshirt) Rayhorn. Billie graduated from Galena High School. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Nolan on September 14, 1963, at St. Michaels Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2003. Billie spent many years at the Jo Davies County Sherriff’s and County Health Department before retiring in 2008. She loved traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Billie was a member of the Galena Hospital Auxiliary and the Eagles Club. She is survived by her two children, Patricia “Patti” (Frank) Ballard of Shawnee, KS, and Brian (Kimberly) Nolan of Hazen, ND, four grandchildren, Michael (Brandi) Hannaman, Jessica (Marc) Roush, and Elizabeth and Isabella Nolan, and six great-grandchildren, three brothers, Kenneth (Deb), Dennis (Debbie), and Greg Rayhorn, six sisters, Judy (Marvin) Wand, Kathy (Ron) Elmer, Vickie Yoeckel, Deb (Phil) Cocagne, Karen (Norm Zink) Rayhorn, Roberta (Matt) Ware, her many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, William, one sister, Sharon, and a brother, Robert. Instead of flowers memorials may be given to the Galena Hospital Auxiliary or the Eagles Club in her memory.