Deborah Lynne Gallet

Deborah Lynne Gallet obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Deborah Lynne Gallet

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Ahlgrim Funeral Home

567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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6:30 p.m.

Ahlgrim Funeral Home

567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Deborah Gallet Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Feb. 27, 2026.
Deborah "Deb" Lynne Gallet, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 25, 2026.

Deb is survived by her loving daughters Kelly (Michael) Lucid, Julie (John) Rinaldi; grandchildren, Jonathan Howe, Jeremy Hamlin, Justin Hamlin, Jillian (Daniel) Godsel and Jamie Rinaldi; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Howe, Winona Godsel, Julien Hamlin; and fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents George Kennedy and Elsie (nee Carlson); her sister Particia Buck, Sharon (Michael) O' Donnell; Michael (Linda) Kennedy.

A visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, with the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Friends and family are invited to attend and pay their respects.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions, 4301 S. IL Route 47, Woodstock, IL 60098, reflecting Deborah and Julien's commitment to rescuing pets in need, https://adoptaseniorpet.com/.

Arrangements in care of Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For information, (630) 834-3515 or elmhurstfh.com.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

2

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ahlgrim Funeral Home

567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Mar

2

Funeral service

6:30 p.m.

Ahlgrim Funeral Home

567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.