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ELIZABETH–Michael Joseph Kirk, 65, Elizabeth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at home in the loving care of his family with the support of Hospice of Dubuque.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Elizabeth. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the church. A luncheon will follow. Memorials may be made in Mike’s honor to Hospice of Dubuque, Elizabeth Ambulance Association and for the benefit of the Quenten L. “Wally” Van Raalte family. more
1/10/23
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HANOVER–On Dec. 26, 2022, John V. Bourke arrived in heaven. He was 85.
A celebration of life and military service to honor him will take place on April 15, 2023, at the Hanover VFW. Time TBD. In remembrance of John, please donate to the Hanover VFW Post 5300, 102 Fillmore St, P.O. Box 154, Hanover, IL 61041. more
1/6/23
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STOCKTON–Ronald C. Hughes, 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 3, 2023 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena.
Memorial services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Massbach (8315 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth), on Saturday, Jan. 7. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Funeral service is at 11:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
1/6/23
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SCHAPVILLE–Withrow Wier Meeker, a community leader, died peacefully on Dec. 26, 2022, with her family.
A memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Schapville, or Jo Daviess County Conservation Foundation. For information, contact donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990. more
1/6/23
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GALENA–James R. “Dick” Wright, Galena, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public visitation or service. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. He will be laid to rest at the Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery, Lake Forest. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Chicago; Dubuque Humane Society, or to any animal rescue of choice. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
1/5/23
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ELIZABETH–Patricia Elaine Schaible, 82, Elizabeth, passed away Jan. 1, 2023 at her home from cancer.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. before the service. Interment will occur on a later date. Family and friends are invited to share in Patsy’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. more
1/4/23
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GALENA–Our beloved Thomas “Tom” Jansz passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2022, at home in the loving arms of his wife, Barb.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date in Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. In remembrance of Tom, and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Safe Haven Humane Society, Elizabeth, safehavenforpets.org/membership-donations. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
1/4/23
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ELIZABETH–Eugene J. Kelley, Jr., died on Dec. 3, 2022, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 85 years old.
A memorial service for Gene will be held at the Catholic Church of St. Mary, 112 E. Washington Street, Elizabeth, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. A reception will follow at the DeSoto House Hotel, 230 S. Main Street, Galena, from 2-4 p.m. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Name Cathedral, 750 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please specify “dinner” in the memo. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
1/3/23
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ELIZABETH–Bridget Agnes Slattery (nee Byrne), Elizabeth, peacefully passed away on Dec. 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
A private family service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Dubuque or FHN Hospice, Freeport in our mother’s name. more
1/3/23
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SHOREVIEW, Minn.–Raymond Lane Ruthenberg, 84, Shoreview, Minn., passed away on Dec. 17, 2022 at the Maplewood Care Center in Maplewood, Minn.
Online condolences may be left for the family at obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/11074297. more
1/3/23
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GALENA–William F. Coty, 86, Galena and formerly Chicago, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded graveside by VFW Post 2665 and American Legion Post 193 of Galena. The family requests donations be made to Hospice of Dubuque, St. Judes or the Dubuque Humane Society in memory of Bill. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
1/3/23
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HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Douglas L. Blom, 53, Hazel Green, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in the St. Francis de Sales Church Cemetery in Hazel Green. Family & friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, Wis., and also on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City is serving the family. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City is serving the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Douglas L. Blom Memorial Fund has been established. Memorials may be mailed to Haudenshield Funeral Home, c/o: Douglas Blom Family, BOX 825, Cuba City, WI 53807. Online condolences may be left for the family at haudenshieldfuneralhome.com. more
12/29/22
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