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GALENA–Dennis J. Harle, 74, Galena, died Aug. 7, 2023, at home.
To honor Dennis’ life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared with Dennis’ family at tristatecremationcenter.com. more
8/22/23
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LENA–Audrey F. Wirtz, 94, Lena, and formerly of Galena, departed this world into God’s hands on July 28, 2023, surrounded by family.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life and visitation on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the First United Methodist Church, Galena. The visitation is from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by a celebration of life service. Condolences may be shared at CremationQC. more
8/21/23
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MONTICELLO, Iowa–Carl Kruse, 71 died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at St Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his family by his side.
A life celebration service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, where friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. more
8/21/23
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CUBA CITY, Wis.–On Aug. 10, 2023, Dan Nissen, 71, Cuba City, Wis., and previously of Galena and Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully during his sleep at home with his beloved wife, Laura, at his side.
The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family with arrangements. Dan has requested that we not hold formal community services, but honor his life by holding a loved one a little closer, loving the earth a little more, or offering generous kindness to a senior, a child, or an animal. However, if you honor him, please honor him with love. So, for now, and until we see you again…rest in peace, Dan Nissen. We love you with all our hearts and can’t wait to see you again. It gives us such great peace to know that you are joyful and healthy again and reunited with your parents and pets, and blissfully in the arms of Jesus. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
8/18/23
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GALENA–Jacqueline Margot Dyrke, Galena, passed on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at the home of her daughter, with her family at her side.
A service celebrating her Jewish heritage will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Jacquie. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
8/14/23
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GALENA–Carol Ann Ramey 79, Galena, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena.
A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be given to your local animal shelter in memory of Carol. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
8/14/23
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HARRISBURG–Thomas William Fleege, 79, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his residence.
Arrangements are in care of the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg, weirauchfuneralhome.com. more
8/14/23
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GALENA–Robert Edward Nallen, 80, came to rest on July 26, 2023.
A memorial for Bob will take place on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Vinny Vanucchi’s, Galena. The memorial will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. for anyone who would like to pay their last respects. more
8/14/23
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore.–Judy Johnson, 83, Springfield, Ore., passed away July 8, 2023.
In memory of Judy, contributions can be made to various organizations that were close to her heart. These include The Nature Conservancy, The Sierra Club, The International Crane Foundation, Public Broadcasting System, The Wilderness Society, World Wildlife Fund, Planned Parenthood, Nachusa Grasslands and Augustana College, Rock Island. more
8/11/23
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LENA–Steven Robert Linn, 40, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 9, 2023, while vacationing with his family in Minnesota.
A visitation will be held Aug. 9 from 4-8 p.m. at the Orangeville Methodist Church in Orangeville. A celebration of Steven’s life will be Aug. 10 at 11 a.m., also at Orangeville United Methodist Church. Pastors Scott Cernek of Peace Church and Jordan Cernek of Nora Community Church will officiate. more
8/8/23
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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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