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SPRING, Texas–Joanna Stauder passed away on July 12, 2023, in Spring, Texas after a short illness. While dementia robbed her of the use of her body and chipped away at her mind in recent years, she was kind, loving, and funny until the end.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Purr-Fection Animal Rescue and Shelter, or Pure Mutts Animal Sanctuary. This would be a wonderful way to honor her. A Celebration of Life event will be held for Joanna on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at Recreation Park, Galena. more
8/4/23
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LENA–John “Jack” L. Rife, 69, Lena, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, July 29, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Lena.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Stockton. A visitation will take place from 9 a.m. until time of service. The Rev. Michael Morrissey will be officiating the service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established in his memory. Condolences maybe sent to the family at leamonfh.com. more
7/31/23
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GALENA–Richard A. “Dick” Kaiser, 86, Galena, and formerly of Menominee, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home.
A funeral Mass will be held at noon, Thursday, Aug. 3 at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Menominee, where friends may call after 10 a.m. at the church until the time of Mass. The burial will be in the church cemetery. Military honors will be accorded graveside by American Legion Post 787 of East Dubuque. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Dubuque in memory of Dick. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
7/31/23
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MENOMINEE–Gerald “Jerry” Ricke, 83, Menominee, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 10 a.m. until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
7/31/23
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WAVERLY, Iowa–Edward J. Brown, Waverly, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at NorthCrest Specialty Care, Waterloo, Iowa.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may gather after 10:30 a.m. until the time of mass. The burial will be held at a later date. A celebration of life will continue at the Irish Cottage, Galena, following the mass. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting with local arrangements. more
7/28/23
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GALENA–Daniel Joseph Kane, 70, Galena, passed away at home on July 22, 2023.
Family and friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque, Iowa, and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church New Melleray, Peosta, Iowa, with the Rev. Martin Obeng officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. more
7/25/23
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ELIZABETH–Norma Jean Arnold, 86, Elizabeth, passed away July 20, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna.
Burial and a graveside service will take place Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Elizabeth Cemetery, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to gather at Law Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, at 12:30 p.m. to process to the cemetery. more
7/24/23
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GALENA–Surrounded by a family who loves her deeply, Sue Cording, 76, Galena, passed away in her home on July 20, 2023.
A visitation will be held at Lord of Love Church, 219 Summit St. Galena, Thursday, July 27, from 4-7:30 p.m., and Friday, July 28, from 9-10:15 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 am. Burial will be at St. Johns in Guilford Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in her name to Lord of Love Church. The Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, is serving the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at millerfhed.com. more
7/21/23
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GALENA–Most Rev. John R. Manz, auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Archdiocese of Chicago, and former pastor of St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish on Central Park Avenue in Chicago, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was 77 years old.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
7/21/23
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DARLINGTON, Wis.–Denise Marie Clark, 64, Darlington, Wis., passed away from complications of stage IV leiomyosarcoma on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the SSM Hospice Home, Monroe, Wis.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22, at Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the funeral home with the Rev. Simon Chappell officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at shriner111.com. more
7/18/23
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DUBUQUE, Iowa–Michael J. Coppotelli, 70, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on July 12, 2023 in Dubuque.
No public services will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory in Dubuque assisted the family. more
7/17/23
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GALENA–Thomas H. “Thom” Mercker, 65, Galena, unexpectedly completed his earthly journey on June 30, 2023, at home.
No public service has been immediately planned by his family, but they intend to have one in Galena to honor his life at an appropriate time in the coming months. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Thom’s family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thom’s name to the Safe Haven Humane Society, 1471 US 20 West, Elizabeth, IL, 61028. Online condolences may be shared with Thom’s family at tristatecremationcenter.com. more
7/14/23
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