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 revealed by Chicago Tribune on September 19th, 2018 that C Glenn "Butch" Richardson perished in Galena, Illinois.  Richardson was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor C Glenn "Butch"'s life.

It was revealed by Chicago Tribune on August 15th, 2018 that George Cameron Townsend passed on in Galena, Illinois.  Townsend was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor George Cameron's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on March 13th, 2018 that Patricia J Schuiler (Evans) perished in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Schuiler was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia J's life.

It was reported by New Haven Register on February 12th, 2018 that Joan Smith (Bussan) passed away in Connecticut.  Ms. Smith was 76 years old and was born in Galena, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joan's life.

It was noted by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on December 27th, 2017 that Catherine "Kay" Ramstack (Cromer) passed on in Wisconsin.  Ms. Ramstack was 92 years old and was born in Galena, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Catherine "Kay"'s life.

It was disclosed on November 15th, 2017 that Johanna "Joh" Benson died in Galena, Illinois.  Benson was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Johanna "Joh"'s life.

It was revealed on November 4th, 2017 that Terry James Parsons perished in Galena, Illinois.  Parsons was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Terry James's life.

It was noted on September 26th, 2017 that Jeanne M Beard (Hannan) passed away in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Beard was 62 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jeanne M's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on September 14th, 2017 that Dolores B "Tiny" Kilroy (Kierig) perished in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Kilroy was 99 years old and was born in Fond Du Lac, WI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dolores B "Tiny"'s life.

It was noted by The Daily Herald on August 15th, 2017 that James Allen Kosusnik perished in Galena, Illinois.  Kosusnik was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Allen's life.

History

. 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. Galena is the largest city in, and county seat of, Jo Daviess County, Illinois Daviess County, Illinois in the United States with an estimated population of 3,396 in 2006. The city is a popular tourist destination known for its history, historical architecture, as well as its Skiing and golf resorts. By the late 17th century, French people began to settle in the area and in the early 19th century American settlers arrived. Galena was the home to Ulysses S.

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