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 November 10th, 2019 that Diane J Palagi (Sanderson) perished in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Palagi was 68 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Diane J's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on November 3rd, 2019 that Rosina M Constantine (Eldorado) passed away in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Constantine was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rosina M's life.

It was reported by The Daily Herald on October 1st, 2019 that Dorothy E Kirstein (Lierman) died in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Kirstein was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dorothy E's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on September 4th, 2019 that Joan Helen Richardson (Mahoney) passed on in Galena, Illinois.  Ms. Richardson was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joan Helen's life.

It was disclosed on July 17th, 2019 that Phyllis Kiefer (Moser) died in Boise, Idaho.  Ms. Kiefer was 88 years old and was born in Galena, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Phyllis's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Herald on March 20th, 2019 that Walter Scott Chambers passed on in Galena, Illinois.  Chambers was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Walter Scott's life.

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

It was disclosed 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 sympathy and honor George Cameron's life.

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

It was written 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.

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. 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. 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.

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