Marie Gallagher

I know that all the books in Heaven are now finally ordered by the Dewey Decimal System.

Marie Pauline Gallagher, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018. A lifetime resident of Palatine, Illinois, Marie was preceded in death by the love of her life, Jim Gallagher, to whom she was married 68 years.

Mother of Linda Daly, Jay (Anne), Kevin (Molly), Terry (Colleen), Colleen (Bart) Lockhart. Loving grandmother of 15. Adoring great grandmother of 10.

Marie Gallagher was a lifetime volunteer. She founded the Palatine Chapter of The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. She also served as a volunteer at Clearbrook Center in Rolling Meadows. Her love of music, which she studied at Valparaiso University drew her to The Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a seat holder for many seasons and as a member of The Woman’s Association of The Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

What Started as a way to keep an eye on her 3 boys over a 6 year period, ended up with her volunteering 17 years as an assistant librarian at St. Viator’s High School in Arlington Heights.

Marie was an avid golfer in the summer and an avid skier in the winter, enjoying both into her mid 80’s!

Loved by many. Hated by None. Missed by all that knew her.

Visitation Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral mass at 10:00 AM at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Private family interment. The family would appreciate that instead of flowers, please make donations to: The St. Viator’s Tuition Assistance Program at www.Saintviator.com, or by mail to St. Viator High School, 1213 East Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Funeral information or online condolences, www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.