Funeral Homes in Galena, IL

Facts about Galena, Illinois

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

It was written by Chicago Tribune on August 15th, 2018 that George Cameron Townsend perished in Galena, Illinois.  Townsend was 90 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor George Cameron's life.

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

It was revealed by New Haven Register on February 12th, 2018 that Joan Smith (Bussan) passed on 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 revealed 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 reported on November 15th, 2017 that Johanna "Joh" Benson passed on in Galena, Illinois.  Benson was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Johanna "Joh"'s life.

It was disclosed on November 4th, 2017 that Terry James Parsons died in Galena, Illinois.  Parsons was 80 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Terry James's life.

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

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

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

History

Grant, several other war generals, entertainers and politicians.

File:Main Street westview Galena Illinois P2140173 House w Pine Tree.jpg Street Galena has a rich history which is still visible in the city's architecture. 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. 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.

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