Helen Gallagher

Helen Gallagher

June 04, 1930 - February 18, 2021

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Helen M. Gallagher, 90, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021. A private family Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Father John Blewett will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Memorials may be made to the Helen M. Gallagher Memorial Fund and can be mailed to PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Helen was born on June 4, 1930 in Platteville, the daughter of Anton and Rose (Holzer) Meyer. She was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Gallagher on October 12, 1948 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. They were married 70 years before Lawrence died on June 8, 2019. Helen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She worked at Sears Co. and Advance Transformer, Platteville. She enjoyed family, crossword books, cooking and baking, famous for her pies – from blueberry, apple, lemon meringue, to pumpkin – each were someone's favorite. She loved playing 500 with her family and a good game of bingo, especially when winning.

Helen is survived by her three sons, Michael (Cheryl) Gallagher, John (Sherry) Gallagher, and Ron Gallagher; grandchildren, Jill Dohbeck, Mark Gallagher, Jacob (Stacy) Gallagher, Adam Gallagher, Stella Gallagher, Ryan Gallagher, Richard (Nicole) Enders, Leah (Nathan) Murray, Craig (Jayna) DeSmidt; great-grandchildren, Colden, Cameron, Carter Dohbeck, Wyatt and Arya Enders, Elaina and Adalynn Murray, and Clara DeSmidt. Helen is further survived by her sister, Hilda Kramer; sisters-in-law, Nelly Meyer and Jan Gallagher and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, her parents, son, Charles, two sisters, Rosemary Dalsing and Eileen Kohout, five brothers, Raymon, Mark, Gerald, Ervin and Robert Meyer.

The family would like to thank the staff at Edenbrook of Platteville, The Waterford in Plymouth, and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the care given to mom in the past several months.

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Aaron & Lori Wilkins
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Mike, John and Ron, We always enjoyed visiting with your mom. Her smile was so warm and welcoming. One of our last visits, we enjoyed attending your parent's anniversary mass at St. Mary's. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Jerry and Mary Ann Butson
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We remember Helen from when she worked at Sears with Evelyn years ago. The stories were always interesting and it seemed like they always had fun working together. She was always so nice whenever I ran into her at Dick's. I know that you will miss her smile and her positive attitude. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cindy Kramer
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With deepest sympathy!
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ted klaas and family
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to helens family our sympathy and condolonces to the family may ur mom rest in peace and now that shes back with ur dad and other family members god bless u all ted and family.
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Ann Weigel
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To Ron and all your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your mom. What a lovely and pleasant lady she was. Always enjoyed visiting with both of your parents. May your hearts be full of lovely memories of them. Prayers and love, Ann
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Marsh/Sheila Harms
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We are so saddened to hear of Aunt Helen's passing. She was a lovely lady. Her positive attitude and interest in others was so evident. She had a way of making a person feel welcome and special. Please know that but for this covid problem we would personally express our sympathy. These crazy times make sad times more so. To each of you and your families, we send thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort. Marsh and Sheila

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