Ruth Gallagher Obituary
The memory of Ruth Gallagher of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, who passed away on August 10, 2025 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Zeiger and Bernice Zeiger; and her husband William "Bill" Paul Gallagher. She is survived by: her children, John Kirkley St (Marikay), Deanna Atkins Prairie, Rocher and Dale; her siblings, Richard Zeiger (Patti Cissell) and Mary Steibel Prairie (Gerald Whelan); her grandchildren, Thomas Bievenue, Brandy Kirkley, Scott Kirkley (April), Alicia Gunn (Ian), John Kirkley Jr., Crystal Atkins (Greg), Sara Merz (Tanner), Ben Atkins (Jenny Oakley) and Kaitlyn Kirkley; and her great grandchildren, Anthony, Makayla, Cole, Jacob, Luke, Liam, Louise, June, Cash, Lillie and Amelia.
