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GALENA–Barbara E. Sprague, 80, Galena, and formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, March 17, 2023.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after 10 a.m. until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Safe Haven or The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation in memory of Barb. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
4/18/23
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MONROE, Wis.–Elma Jeanette Koehler, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, Wis.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 2, from 3-5 p.m. at the Leamon Funeral Home, Lena. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lena, with a visitation from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Galena, with the Rev. Andrew Sacayan Hernandez officiating. A memorial has been established in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at leamonfh.com. more
6/29/23
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GALENA–Anne M. “Dolly” Martin, nee Billish, 83, Galena, and beloved wife of Berney Martin for 29 years, passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A gathering will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 West 151st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462. A prayer service will begin at 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting in local arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be be made to Anne’s favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memory. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
10/23/23
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MINERAL POINT, Wis.-Cendra M. Wills, 53, Mineral Point, Wis., formerly of Scales Mound, passed away with her family by her side, on Monday, April 1, 2024 after a brief illness.
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4/9/24
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GALENA–Orville E. Hesselbacher, Galena and formerly of Scales Mound, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at the age of 100.
In keeping with his wishes, no public services will be held. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
11/14/22
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DUBUQUE, Iowa–Maribeth Stair, 81, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away June 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Friends and family may visit from 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 219 Summit Street, Galena. A funeral service will follow immediately after the visitation beginning at 12 p.m. Private family burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Brodhead, at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Maribeth’s name to Hospice of Dubuque. more
6/29/23
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GALENA–Hester Ann Pitts Newton, 95, possessed a unique ability to judge people by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin. Her heart was filled with friendships made along her life’s path. There was always room for more friends.
Hester died on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Prairie Ridge of Galena, where she had lived since September 2019.
The family will celebrate her life in Muskegon at a later date. Memorials may be made to Galena Public Library digitization project, First Presbyterian Church of Muskegon or Muskegon Community Foundation where there is a scholarship fund for her youngest son. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
10/23/23
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WHEATON–Rebecca Kaye Kilgore, 39, Wheaton, passed away in her home on Nov. 4, 2022.
A memorial service for Rebecca is planned for a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Donations in memory of Rebecca may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at namidupage.ejoinme.org. Online condolences may be left at dupagecremations.com. more
11/14/22
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ELIZABETH–Larry B. Elliott, Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19 at MercyOne, Dubuque, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, at Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church in Schapville. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans Freedom Center, Dubuque, Iowa. veteransfreedomcenter.net. more
10/23/23
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POPLAR GROVE–Marcia "Marcy" Carolyn Stanger (nee Meyers), Poplar Grove, formerly of Apple Canyon Lake, died Monday, April 1, 2024.
Marcy was born June 9, 1935 in Chicago, to Harry and …
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4/9/24
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EAST DUBUQUE–Robert “Bob” Joseph Spautz, 75, East Dubuque, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 27, 2022, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
A funeral service was held June 1 at Miller Funeral Home, followed by burial at East Dubuque Cemetery where military rights were accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Iowa Army National Guard. Online condolences may be left for the family at millerfhed.com. more
6/6/22
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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
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