Geraldine M. Gallagher's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2024 in Galesburg, Illinois

Geraldine M. Gallagher

January 21, 1926 - December 18, 2024 (98 years old)

Galesburg, Illinois

Geraldine M. Gallagher's obituary , Passed away on December 18, 2024 in Galesburg, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Thomas Funeral Home And Crematory

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Geraldine M. Gallagher

January 21, 1926 - December 18, 2024 (98 years old)

Galesburg, Illinois

Geraldine M. Gallagher Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 18, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Geraldine M. Gallagher of Galesburg, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Geraldine M. Gallagher to show support.

Though Geraldine has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey F. Darrah and Myrtle L. Darrah (Nelson); her husband Daniel Patrick Gallagher; and her brother Phillip "Dewey" Darrah. She is survived by: her daughters, Patricia Allensworth (Doug) of East Galesburg and Mary Polite of Hilton Head. She is also survived by four grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church (273 S Prairie St, Galesburg, IL 61401). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to Knox County Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watson Thomas Funeral Home And Crematory



Fri

Dec 27

Visitation

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Corpus Christi Catholic Church
273 S Prairie St, Galesburg, IL 61401

Fri

Dec 27

Funeral Mass

2:00 PM

Corpus Christi Catholic Church
273 S Prairie St, Galesburg, IL 61401

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December 20, 2024

Ellen Anderson wrote a sympathy message

“We always enjoyed having Mr. & Mrs. Gallagher as neighbors. I pray for the family to find comfort. They were both nice people. I know she will be missed. Ellen & Layla Anderson”


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