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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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GALENA–Thomas A. “Tom” Cunningham, 73, most recently of Galena, passed away suddenly at his home on Dec. 3, 2022.
A gathering for friends and family will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. Should you wish, you can make contributions to the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation or Illinois English Bulldog Rescue in memory of Tom. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
12/5/22
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DUBUQUE, Iowa–Louis H. Fiedler, 94, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at Unity Point Finley Hospital, Dubuque.
A funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 2 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. The family requested no flowers. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
12/2/22
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ROCKFORD–Sally Anne Sharelis, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, while celebrating her favorite holiday surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport, with visitation being held one hour prior to the Mass at the Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Highland Community College. more
11/28/22
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SAVANNA–Edith “Eileen” Ailene McIntyre, 91, Savanna, passed away in her home with her husband by her side on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Savanna First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held from noon-2 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow the service at Lost Mound Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in Eileen’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. more
11/28/22
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GALENA–Rose C. Oldenburg, 99, Galena, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. A parish rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post 2665 and American Legion Post 193. Memorials can be directed to St. Mary’s Church Altar & Rosary or Hospice of Dubuque. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
11/23/22
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RAPID RIVER, Mich.–Craig James Olson, Rapid River, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at the age of 65.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Craig were held at the Salvation Army, Escanaba. Capt. Doug and Capt. Kim Winters officiated. Burial was in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Wells, Mich. more
11/21/22
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GALENA–James Joseph Henry, 97, Galena, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10 a.m. until the time of mass at church. The burial will be in the church cemetery. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post 2665 and American Legion Post 193. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
11/21/22
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