Kent M. Gallery

Kent M. Gallery obituary, Momence, IL

Kent M. Gallery

Kent Gallery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cotter Funeral Home on Mar. 17, 2025.

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Kent M. Gallery, 62, of Momence, IL, died on Saturday, March 15., 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1963, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Donald E. and Betty Ann Corwin Gallery. He married Colleen J. Wakefield on August 13, 1988, in Hazel Crest, IL. She survives.
Kent is survived by his son; Ryan Gallery of Momence, IL. His two daughters and son-in-law; Mary and Tyler Gallery of Momence, IL, and Anne Gallery of Momence, IL. His three brothers and sisters-in-law; Wade Gallery of Homewood, IL, John and Julia Gallery of Momence, IL and Greg Gallery of Momence, IL. His sister and brother-in-law; Dr. Jean and Dr. Mike Woller of Deerfield, WI. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother; Bret Gallery.
He worked previously as a Journeyman Plumber with the Local 130, and at Heritage FS as a mechanic. Kent enjoyed going scrapping. He liked to attend the Kankakee County Fair and Momence Gladiolus Festival each year.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will occur at a later date.
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Greg gallery

March 25, 2025

Missing you Bro, Love Greg

Jean Woller

March 18, 2025

So many memories, it´s hard to put it all in words. But I´ll share this photo of when we were all young and beautiful.

Jean Woller

March 18, 2025

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