Julie Diane Hanford-Rogers, 65, Galena, died at her home Friday, June 19, 2026 following an illness.
Born July 15, 1960 in Joplin, Mo., Julie was the daughter of Robert Clay Clark and Peggy Frances (Cooper) Clark.
She graduated from Joplin Memorial High School with the Class of 1978. She moved to Union Chapel north of Galena in 1985. This was the neighborhood that she called home for the past four decades. She had worked for Dairy Queen in Galena for over 15 years, developing close friendships with the Rataczak family as they managed it and most recently worked as the kitchen manager at Casey’s General Store in Galena. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed caring for her flower beds and painting.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Skylar Haase.
Survivors include two sons, Joshua Haase of Galena and Micah Haase (wife, Mandy) of Norman, Okla.; one daughter, Sarah Cerrano (husband, Daniel) of Galena; three sisters Jamie Triplett of Galena and Carrie Gourley (husband, Didway) and Peggy Clark all of Joplin, Mo.; one brother, Robert Clark (wife, Leeannna) of Webb City, Mo. and eleven grandchildren.
Julie has been entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena for cremation. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 6 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena, followed by a visitation concluding at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray their final expenses.