GALENA–David Alexander Schleicher, Galena, and formerly of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2020, after a year-long battle with esophageal cancer.
There will be a celebration of life service Saturday, June 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle pavilion, Recreation Park, 1712 Field St., Galena. more
5/19/21
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GALENA–Kenneth M. “Kenny” Allendorf, 66, Galena, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Midwest Medical Center Galena.
A private funeral Mass will be held May 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Due to COVID-19 protocols, masks will be required when inside the funeral home. Online condolences maybe left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
5/19/21
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ROCKFORD–Mae V. Schumacher, 96, Rockford, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford. Graveside service will be Friday, May 21, at 12 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Galena/Rice Township, IL. Share online condolences at fitzgeraldfh.com. more
5/19/21
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GALENA–Jennifer “Jenny” Lynn Gehrts-Stoffregen, 46, Galena, finished her earthly journey after a valorous four-year battle of esophagus and brain cancer on Sunday, May 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, at St. Francis de Sales Church, Hazel Green, Wis., with Father Kenneth Frisch officiating. Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Masks are encouraged while inside. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
5/19/21
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GALENA-William “Bill” Hendricks, 81, Galena, went to be with Jesus on May 15, 2021 at Midwest Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Galena Bible Church, where friends may gather after 9 a.m. until time of service. Due to COVID-19 protocols, masks will be requested when inside the church. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
5/18/21
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GALENA–Jeannine Nellie Dotzel Steinle, Galena, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Donald “Bud,” on May 7, 2021.
Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday, May 15 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena, where family and friends may call after 9 a.m. until time of service. The family requests masks be worn inside the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. Memorials can be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Online condolences maybe left for the family at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
5/10/21
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ELIZABETH–A memorial service will be held for Wilma Wurster, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda. A luncheon will follow in the church basement.
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HANOVER–Sherry L. Flack, 53, Hanover, completed her earthly journey after a courageous four-year battle with metastatic breast cancer, on April 27, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, surrounded by her loving family.
To honor Sherry’s life, her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 15 at Sherry’s home, 103 Franklin St., Hanover, where family and friends may gather from 3 until 6 p.m. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sherry’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sherry’s name to the Carbone Cancer Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, at mycarbone.com. Online condolences may be shared with Sherry’s family at tristatecremationcenter.com. more
5/10/21
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Charles G. “Jerry” Doyle, 76, rural Shullsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington, Wis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (344 N. Judgement St., Shullsburg) with Rev. Sudhakar Devarapu officiating. A visitation will be held Monday, May 10 from 4-8:00 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home (235 N. Judgement St., Shullsburg) and on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. A private family burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Chapel & Mausoleum in Dubuque, IA. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Jerry’s name. more
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GALENA–Mary H. Zito, 92, Galena, and formerly of St. Charles, entered eternal life on Wednesday April 14, 2021, at Prairie Ridge of Galena.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Family and friends may gather after 2 p.m. until time of service. Masks, social distancing, and capacity limits will be in effect. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences may be shared at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
5/10/21
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DUBUQUE, Iowa–Shirley W. Kirkpatrick, 90, Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of East Dubuque, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 12:00 (Noon) Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Wesley United Methodist Church, One Wesley Way, in East Dubuque, with Rev. Tom C. Shinkle officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The funeral service will be live streamed on The Miller Funeral Home Group Facebook Page. Visitation is from 10:30-11:45 a.m. on Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at millerfhed.com. more
5/5/21
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ROCKFORD–Harold F. “Harry” Hartman, 79, Rockford and formerly Galena, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at East Bank Center, Loves Park.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post 2665 and American Legion Post 192. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. Memorials in memory of Harry may be sent to Joyce Hartman, 5979 Nebeshone Acres, Rockford, IL 61103. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
5/3/21
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