Funeral Homes in Galena, IL

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (moses hallett), (william douglas mchugh), (john aaron rawlins), (don mcneill (radio presenter)), and (donald william kerst).

Galena is the largest city in and the county seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with a population of 3,429 at the 2010 census. A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galena Historic District. It is named for the mineral galena, which was mined by Native Americans in the area for over a thousand years. Owing to these deposits, Galena was the site of the first major mineral rush in the United States. The first American settler arrived in 1821, and by 1828, the population was estimated at 10,000. The city emerged as the largest steamboat hub on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Missouri. Galena was the home of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals. Today, the city is a tourist destination known for its history, architecture, and resorts.

Galena Obituaries

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on January 30th, 2022 that Barbara Hooper (Senne) passed away in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Hooper was 92 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara's life.

It was written by The Daily Herald on August 5th, 2021 that Ralph Louis Blust passed away in Galena, Illinois.  Blust was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ralph Louis's life.

It was written by Chicago Tribune on July 13th, 2021 that Esther Lieberman passed on in Galena, Illinois.  Lieberman was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Esther's life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on January 6th, 2021 that Patricia Ann Berg (Ketchmark) passed on in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Berg was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia Ann's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on December 3rd, 2020 that Walter Richard "Wally" Bucher passed away in Galena, Illinois.  Bucher was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Walter Richard "Wally"'s life.

It was revealed by Tampa Bay on September 13th, 2020 that Doris Ann Holsonback perished in Brandon, Florida.  Holsonback was 87 years old and was born in Galena, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Doris Ann's life.

It was noted by Kane County Chronicle on June 25th, 2020 that Terrence Richard Leibham perished in Galena, Illinois.  Leibham was 64 years old and was born in Sheboygan, WI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Terrence Richard's life.

It was reported by Lincoln Courier on May 13th, 2020 that Mary M Anderson (Munsch) perished in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Anderson was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary M's life.

It was revealed by The Beacon News on January 22nd, 2020 that Linda L Pehlke perished in Galena, Illinois.  Pehlke was 70 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Linda L's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on November 10th, 2019 that Diane J Palagi (Sanderson) passed away in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Palagi was 68 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Diane J's life.

History

Galena was the home to Ulysses S. Following a sharp decline in the demand for lead, Galena's population dropped from 14,000, where it was in mid 19th century, to only 3,396, where it is in the early 21st century. . By the late 17th century, French people began to settle in the area and in the early 19th century American settlers arrived. Originally it was inhabited by Native Americans in the United States Americans in the Sac and Fox Nation.

The official website for the city of Galena is https://www.cityofgalena.org/.