Donna Gallagher's obituary , Passed away on November 5, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Donna Gallagher

August 22, 1938 - November 5, 2025 (87 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Donna Gallagher's obituary , Passed away on November 5, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Donna Gallagher

August 22, 1938 - November 5, 2025 (87 years old)

Joliet, Illinois


Donna Gallagher Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donna Gallagher of Joliet, Illinois, whose life came to an end on November 5, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Murtha and Nellie Marie Murtha; her husband Thomas B. Gallagher; and her siblings, Anthony Murtha, Paul Murtha, Dick Murtha and Sharon Balough.

She is survived by: her sons, Tom Gallagher (Rose) and Dan Gallagher (Angela); her stepgranddaughters, Amanda Luciano (Robert) and Ashley Ward; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Ronan and Aria Luciano; and her sister Gayle Marie Weir. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431).

For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com., where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



Mon

Nov 10

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Mon

Nov 10

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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