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Nancy Gallagher Obituary
Born: January 15, 1936 in South Bend, IN
Died: July 22, 2021 in Spring Valley, IL
Nancy Gallagher, 85, of Peru and formerly of Spring Valley, died peacefully at 12:28 p.m.Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Margaret's Health-Spring Valley.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Church in Peru with the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, O.S.B. officiating. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley on Thursday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Additional visitation will be held Friday, at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy's memory may be directed to the St. Margaret's Hospital Foundation.
Nancy was born on January 15, 1936 in South Bend, Indiana to William and Helen (Pensinger) Schwind. She married Dr. Donald Gallagher on June 13, 1959 and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2010.
She graduated from St. Joseph High School and received a B.S. in Education from St. Mary's of Notre Dame. As well as spending many years as a substitute teacher, music was a big part of her life. She played the organ every Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church in Spring Valley for many years as well as for numerous weddings and funerals in the Illinois Valley. Her piano accompanied many youngsters at their music recitals and competitions.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (Lenny) Lapkin of Grand Junction, CO, Timothy (Lisa) Gallagher of Glenview, and James (Tracy) Gallagher of Bloomington; and her 11 grandchildren, Mickey, Sister Mercy Marie (Mackenzie), Will, Grace, Steven and Lindsey Gallagher; Aaron, Sam and Jacob Lapkin; and Joe and Dan Hague.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Margaret Hague; and her sister, Suzanne Ritter.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.
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Elise Yousoufian
August 23, 2021
To all of Peg´s family, I send you my condolences for your mother´s death.
Jim McFadden
August 2, 2021
She was one of my favorite substitute teachers when I was in school. She was a very kind lady and I know she will be missed. I also remember her playing the organ at church and her big smile.
Max Hannum
July 31, 2021
Tim and Lisa, we are thinking about you and praying for you.
Donna Naas
July 29, 2021
I was fortunate to meet Nancy at mass at Liberty Village prior to COVID. We used to sit next to each other. She was such a kind, gentle woman who spoke fondly of her family. May she Rest In Peace with our Lord.
Sharon Piletic
July 27, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with all of her children. I lost a very special friend and I will always remember her kindness and love to all of my family. When you see a rainbow and shinning star,your Dad Mom and Peggy will always be with you. Love Sharon Piletic July 27 2001 DePue Ilinois friend
Jane Hoffert
July 24, 2021
Nancy was like another mother to me she handled all the music for mu forst wedding sng wa always such a good hearted caring person my thoughts snd pyraywes are with party rimmy jimmy and spouses and children nancy will be deepl missd
Fr. Dennis O'Riley
July 24, 2021
Eternal rest dear Nancy - our crowd in heaven is really growing!!
Steven Lukancic
July 23, 2021
I've never met a kinder, gentler and more loving person. I love the picture! She just radiates happiness. I'm so sorry for your loss. But I'm sure she is smiling up in heaven with your dad and Peggy. Trixie and I loved when we would see her because she always made us feel special and we could remind her that our first date was at her house at one of Tim''s parties. That will be 40 years ago this February. You are all in our prayers.
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