Patricia L. Gallagher passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. She was preceded into death by her loving husband of 57 years, James B. Gallagher in 2008 and sister Beverly Magness in 2010.
Surviving are son Jon (& Sonya) Gallagher of Niles, Michigan and daughter Jan (& John) Bralick of Union, Michigan; two sisters, Mary Robinson of Mt. Prospect, Illinois and Paula Baum of Loveland, Colorado; four grandchildren Jamie and Jill Bralick of Union, Michigan, Rachel ORue of South Bend, Indiana and Megan Gallagher of Niles, Michigan; great-grandchildren Giovanni and Xabi ORue of South Bend, Indiana; nieces Debbie Gallagher, Tara Gallagher, Jill Saletta, Linda Mallory, and Cheryl Fitzgerald; nephews Paul Robinson, Bob Magness and Rodney Baum.
Pat was born February 2, 1925 to Paul and Ursela Wellingham. She married James B. Gallagher on March 11, 1950. They enjoyed 57 years together until his passing on February 10, 2008. Pat was a loving mother and life member of the First Presbyterian Church of Niles.
A memorial service will be held to honor Pat’s life at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church of Niles with Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence officiating. The Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, is assisting with arrangements.