Fair, 62.0° F
|
NEW LONDON, Wis.–Joanne Ruth Lancaster, 90, New London, Wis., formerly of Apple River, passed away on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2022, in her home at the Washington Center Assisted Living in New London.
Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville, and a memorial fund in her name has been established there. Burial will then take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren. more
12/28/22
|
|
GALENA–Nadane J. Bussan, 95, Galena, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may gather after 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. The burial will be in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
12/22/22
|
|
SPOKANE, Wash.–Evelyn Creager, 95, died Dec. 12, 2022.
A memorial service and celebration of Evelyn’s life will be announced in Spring, 2023. Memorials are encouraged to be directed to the maintenance of Historic Turner Hall c/o the City of Galena, 101 Green St., Galena IL 61036. more
12/22/22
|
|
ELIZABETH–Merrill J. Clark, 97, died peacefully in his Elizabeth home on Dec. 4, 2022, surrounded by his loves.
A celebration of Merrill’s remarkable life will happen in summer 2023. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to St. Croix Hospice or Heifer International. more
12/22/22
|
|
GALENA–William Austin Kelly III, also known to his childhood friends and family as Gary, 77, of Galena, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 9, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be hosted on May 6, 2023, from 1-5 p.m. at Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd., Galena, IL 61036, in the Mississippi Vista Room. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
12/19/22
|
|
CARROLLTON, Texas–Thomas “Tom” Karl Metzger, Carrollton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2022, at the age of 85.
A visitation for Tom was Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Carrollton, Texas. Funeral Mass and reception were held the following day, Nov. 17, at Siena Catholic Church. Tom was interred at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Metrocrest Services or Faith Presbyterian Hospice. more
12/15/22
|
|
GALENA–Heaven gained an angel on Dec. 10, 2022: Adair Irene (Kellenberger) Wuthrich, 88, Galena.
To honor Adair’s memory, we will hold a celebration of life on April 15, 2023, in Galena. We invite anyone who knew her to join us. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at millerfhed.com. more
12/13/22
|
|
GALENA–Merlin W. “Mud” Timmerman, 87, rural Galena, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Hazel Green, Wis., where friends may call after 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. The family will greet family and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Vinegar Hill Cemetery, rural Galena, with military honors accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post 2665 and American Legion Post 193. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
12/12/22
|
|
GALENA–Norma Jean Doherty Hocking, 84, Galena, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2022, with her family by her side.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 16 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. The burial of the cremated remains will follow in the church cemetery. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, please send any monetary gifts to Norma Hocking, which will be donated to the Galena EMS or to Norma's brother Jaime who serves as a missionary in Peru. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
12/12/22
|
|
PLATTEVILLE, Wis.–Cheryl Lynn (Greiner) Bloom, 71, Platteville, formerly of Galena, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wis., following a brief illness.
A Christian burial was held at Hillside Cemetery in Platteville. Online condolences can be made at melbyfh.com. more
12/12/22
|
|
ELIZABETH–Donald Dale Wand, 84, Elizabeth, passed away Dec. 5, 2022, at his daughter’s house in Galena.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth, on Friday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9-10:50 a.m. at the church prior to the mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in Dale’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. more
12/8/22
|
|
STOCKTON–Eileen (Zink) Hughes, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 1, 2022, following a courageous two-year battle against cancer.
Memorial services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Massbach (Elizabeth), Friday, Dec. 9. Visitation begins at 11:30 a.m., funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Eileen’s memory. more
12/5/22
|
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.