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Kevin Melancon, representing General Augustus Chetlain of the nine Galena Generals, stood ready with the first pie as Mark Leonard, portraying Brig. General John Buford, from the Confederation of Union Generals, began the auction.

The Old-Fashioned Pie Auction on Saturday, April 22 was one of the events held that weekend in celebration of Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday. Although this was a pie auction, different treats … more

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Roger Weis

DUBUQUE, Iowa–Roger John Weis, 70, Dubuque, Iowa, and formerly of Galena, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. …

Donald Ellwood

GALENA–Donald J. Ellwood, 94, Galena, died Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024. He was born July 18, 1929, in Bellwood, the only son of Howard and Sheila (Recobs) Ellwood. He is …

Gerald Bausman

ELIZABETH–Jerry Bausman, 92, Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was married to Annette, his wife of 71 years, until she passed away in 2022. He was …

Melanie Henrichs

GILBERT, Ariz.–Melanie Henrichs, Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Galena, passed away on March 15, 2024, after a long, tenacious battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 11, 1950, …

Theresa “Terry” Townsend

GALENA–It is with both joy and sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa “Terry” Darmofal Townsend, 93, Galena, who went peacefully to be with her Lord on April …

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