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Helen Gallagher Obituary

Helen "Nell" Gallagher (nee Maloney) age 84, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021. Preceded in death by Joseph & Helen Maloney. Cherished mother of Bill (Beth Conkin), Kevin (Denise), Mary Helen (Joe) Chapetto, Patty (Todd) Fehsel, Maureen, Kathleen (Paul), Joe (Michelle) and the late Martin. Dear sister of the late Sally, Joseph, Patricia and Charles. Dear aunt and friend to many. Sweetest grandma to Joe, Marihelen, Tom, Marty, Jennifer, Mary Claire, Polo, Eamon, Morgan, Ryan and Kirsten. Memorial Visitation Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at St. Barnabas Church 10134 S. Longwood Dr. from 8:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Nell was a voluntary participant for 30 years in Alzheimer's research. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. For info (773) 238-0075 or sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 19, 2021.

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 16, 2021

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Helen will be remembered at the next Police Mass.

In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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24

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Dr., IL

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24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 S. Longwood Dr., IL

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10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

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