Furlong Funeral Chapel

James "Jim" R. Holman, 73, of Galena, IL, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at noon on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. A Masonic service will begin before the 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 May 17, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred and Mary (Storey) Holman. Jim was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was also an Army veteran and a valued community member, dedicating countless...

Donald J. Ellwood, 94, of Galena, IL, died Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. Burial will be at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Galena. He was born July 18, 1929, in Bellwood, IL, the only son of Howard and Sheila (Recobs) Ellwood. He is joining Nancy (Feltes), his wife of fifty-seven years, who preceded him in death in 2006. They were married on May 14, 1949, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Chicago, and had eleven children. Don served as a Captain in the Chicago Fire Department and retired after forty years of...

Roger John Weis, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of Galena, IL, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather after Noon until the time of service. The burial of his cremains will be held privately at a later date in Fulton, IL. Roger was born on October 23, 1953, in Dubuque, the son of Harold "Tom" and Gertrude (Callahan) Weis. His greatest joys were his three children, grandchildren, and music. Roger's voice touched so many people over the years. Roger will be fondly remembered for his 50-plus years...

Beverly Verneal Brandt, 93, of Galena, IL, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena, surrounded by her wonderful and loving family. A funeral service will be held at Noon on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. She was born on November 2, 1930, in Elizabeth, IL, the daughter of Benjamin and Carrie (Gugler) Menzemer. Beverly grew up with her four brothers and three sisters on the family farm. She married Eldon Brandt on July 9, 1949, at the Schapville Zion Lutheran Church, and he preceded her in death on October 29,...

Karen Elaine Wasson, 85, of Galena, IL, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Midwest Senior Care Center. A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. She was born March 27, 1938, in New Diggings, WI, the daughter of George and Lucy (Carter) Symons. Karen attended school in New Diggings and Benton, WI. She married Bert Wasson in East Dubuque, IL, on February 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1989. Karen was employed for over 30 years at the Palace Motel...

Amy Lynn Bainbridge, 52, of Galena, IL, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena after a long battle with ALS. A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather from 10 AM until the time of service. She was born October 28, 1971, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Steve and Jeannette (Stickfort) Mullahy. Amy graduated from Mediapolis High School with the class of 1990. She attended Southeastern Community College, earning a Medical Assistant degree followed by her LPN degree in 1995. Amy then attended Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, IA, earning her Bachelor of Science in...

Amy Lynn Bainbridge, 52, of Galena, IL, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena after a long battle with ALS. A funeral service will be held at noon, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may gather from 10 AM until the time of service. She was born October 28, 1971, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Steve and Jeannette (Stickfort) Mullahy. Amy graduated from Mediapolis High School with the class of 1990. She attended Southeastern Community College, earning a Medical Assistant degree followed by her LPN degree in 1995. Amy then attended Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, IA, earning her Bachelor of Science in...

Todd "Roundy" Shellhorn, 52, of Galena, IL, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be held at Noon, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. He was born September 12, 1971, in Galena, the son of the late Thomas J. and Lynn M. (Benson) Shellhorn. Todd graduated from Galena High School, where he played football for all four years. He attended Rock Valley College in 1994. Todd obtained a bachelor's in respiratory care at Independence University. He was employed at Park Strathmore as a...

Doris Catherine Virtue (Oldenburg) journeyed to her destination with our Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Midwest Medical Senior Care facility, surrounded by family. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of mass. The burial will be in the church cemetery. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. She was born on December 25, 1927, to Albert and Helena (Schnerre) Oldenburg. Dorie, the youngest of ten children, grew up on a farm in rural Galena. She was very close to all her siblings. Having lost her father when she was just eleven years old,...