Furlong Funeral Chapel

Forrest V. "Muzzy" Musselman, 84 of Galena, IL passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Ennoble Manor, Dubuque, IA. A gathering will be held from 5 to 7 PM, Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. The burial will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. He was born June 16, 1939, in Gratiot, WI the son of Vernon and Pearl (Bennet) Musselman. He was united in marriage to his wife of fifty-six years Marilyn Fowler, on June 25, 1960, and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2017. Muzzy worked for Eagle Pitcher Mines, John Deere Dubuque Works, where he retired in 2001. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, toy shows, and collecting John Deere items....

Jane Foecking, 99, Galena, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home. The funeral service will be at 11 AM, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Galena. She was born May 17, 1924, in Galena, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Knobbe) Holland. Jane was united in marriage to her husband of 72 years, Harold Foecking, on June 22, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Galena, and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2019. She worked at Savanna Army Depot, and Burgess Battery Factory, Galena in her younger years. She spent most of her life...

Frederic "Fred" Howard Hollingworth, 47, a citizen of the world, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 PM, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Ehrler Ranch Special Event Barn, 11866 W. Chetlain Lane, Galena, IL. Please come to share any stories or memories of Fred as we mourn his passing. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Frederic will be remembered by his friends and family as an adventurous, caring, hard-working, and loving person. He was born on September 13, 1976, in Galena, and from the very start, he was an outdoorsman. He, his grandpa, Howard, and his friends would spend countless hours fishing, hunting, and...

Edward John Hebert, 67, of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Mercy One, Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born June 21, 1956, in Savanna, IL, the son of Emery and Rita (Baker) Hebert. Ed attended Hanover High School, in Hanover, IL. He later attended Cosmetology, Massage, and Certified Nursing Assistant training, earning his certificate in all three. Ed...

Charles "Chuck" Willard, 74 of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood, Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193. He was born on November 7, 1948, in Oregon, IL, the son of Hugh and Florence (Bloom) Willard. Chuck was united in marriage to Maureen L. Dimke on December 7, 1974. After graduating from Oregon High School Chuck enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was...

Ardy Michaels passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2023. To all who knew him, enjoyed his music, his wit, and his sense of humor he will be sadly missed. Ardy had one heck of a life. In his 70 years, he was a musician, author, EMT, sawyer, firefighter, and if you were lucky a lifelong friend. He was a true Renaissance man. He could pull an engine, build a house, and play beautiful music of his own creation. Ardy was always willing to help a novice learn a new chord or to back them up. He had hoped to take his beloved Bailey for one last bike ride, but that was not to be. Ardy was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Cindy Edmond, and a brother-in-law, John Outcalt. A celebration of...

Patricia "Pat" Ann (Routt) Alspaugh, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her home in Galena, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at The Galena Territory Association from 4 - 7 PM (200 Territory Dr., Galena, IL). There will also be a time of sharing and fellowship following the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Galena Bible Church. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Pat was born September 12, 1950, in Wabash, IN to loving parents, John and Betty (Eggert) Routt. She spoke fondly of growing up on the farm with her four siblings, especially all the mischief they got into, and spending...

Judith "Judy" White, 69 of Galena, IL passed away at her home on October 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may gather after Noon until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded. She was born January 13, 1954, in Galena, the daughter of Glenn and Edith (Manz) Shuey. Judy graduated from Galena High School. She was united in marriage to Terry White on April 22, 1972, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena and he preceded her in death on August 1, 2019. Judy worked as a homemaker with many talents: baking and decorating cakes,...