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Honoring Dave Duff

1 Dec

David Martin Duff, 77 of Galena, IL passed away November 18, 2023, at UW Madison Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. David was born June 22, 1946, in Kansas City, MO the son of Kenneth and Katherine (Kriley) Duff. He served in the United States Navy from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1970. David graduated from the University of Central Missouri with his undergraduate and master’s degrees. David was united in marriage to Marilyn Kay Ragan on February 4, 1972, in Warrensburg, MO. He was employed by JI Case Company as a product manager for 47 years until his retirement. David was an active member of the Kiwanis Club in Racine, WI, and Galena. He enjoyed restoring his 1926 Chevy, playing golf with his friends, and relaxing with his dogs Libby and Izzy. David is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Marilyn Duff, a daughter, Constance (Michael) Bruzas, two grandchildren, Christopher Bruzas and Elizabeth Bruzas, and his sister, Mary Kay Lorenzo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Robert Stephen Duff. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kiwanis Club of Galena and the American Cancer Society in memory of David.

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Member In The News

1 Dec

Our member Terry Towsend was recently in the news as part of the Hospice of Dubuque’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Follow this link to read the story. https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_ce65d652-895b-11ee-9d5c-c3d2c084e38e.html

Supporting In Time Of Need

17 Nov

One of the things Kiwanians excel at is providing support for those in need. Last week, a former member of our club lost her home and most of all her family’s personal belongings. We voted at our meeting on Tuesday to make an initial donation to St. Vincent De Paul to help her with finding a home and buying essentials for the family.

During our next three meetings all of our Happy Dollars proceeds will be given to the famliy as well. Please be kind and generous with cash or checks to help out this needy family during the holiday season

Take Time To Give Thanks

17 Nov

In light of the holiday, we will not be meeting on Tuesday, November 21st. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Installment Of Officers

25 Oct
Left to Right: Lt Governor Yvonne Mallory, Secretary Libby Miller, Incoming President Stacy Bouldakian, Incoming Vice President Mike Muzzey. Not Pictured: Ty Cocagne, Treasurer

Congratulations to our new officers for the upcoming year! Lt Governor Yvonne Mallory installed our new officers. Good luck to all and thanks to Immediate Past President Austin Gerlich for a great year of leadership!

Thanks For A Successful Peanut Days!

29 Sep

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and supported us during our Annual Peanut Day event. Special thanks to members who volunteered their time. Pictured above Terry, Stacy, Dan and junior volunteer Chloe.

KIWANIS PEANUT DAYS STARTS FRIDAY

15 Sep

It’s that time of year! Every Fall members of Kiwanis Clubs across the US gather in front of local businesses to publicise our misson: Serving the Children of the World. Thanks to everyone who volunteers, contributes and those businesses and individuals who fund presales of cases of peanuts and pretzels.

Volunteers will be stationed at Walmart and Tammy’s Piggly Wiggly Friday and Saturday. Stop by, grab a snack , and donate your spare change to help us if our efforts.

Orchard Landing Flies In For A Visit

30 Aug

Today we had a presentation from Karen Greiner of Orchard Landing. She told us all about how, along with her husband, the idea for a local orchard came to be.

Started in 2015, with 400 trees, they have “grown” their business, located on Beatty Hollow Road near Hanover, to include 15 varieties of apples. They also offer honey, maple syrup, jellies, pumpkins and apple cider donuts. Whether you drive or fly in (yes they have their own landing strip) it’s a must for a Fall excursion.

Support The Galena High School Key Club

12 Aug

The Galena High School Key Club is participating in the Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing to help
support the Giving Tree and other service projects this year.

To find out more or to print out an application click on the button below:

Ticket Form

Members Share Memories About The Galena Territory

6 Aug

Club members Joanne and Mike Muzzey, who served on the Galena Territory 50th Anniversary Committee, shared a presentation on how the GTA was formed along with historic photos. Afterwards, we each had an opportunity to share our personal stories and connections to Galena and the Territory.

We have a great mix of lifelong residents and members who have moved here from other areas. Come and join us on Tuesdays at Noon at Prarie Ridge.

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