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John Gallagher Obituary
Gallagher, John J. age 79, CPA, retired Cook County Auditor with 22 years of service, USMC Veteran of WWII, graduate of St. Mel High School and DePaul University. Husband of Maridel (nee Brennan); loving father of Thomas J. (Gina), Michael P. (Mary), Kevin F., John, Jr. (Marie), Mary Pat Henke, Martin J. (Ann) and Maureen; fond grandfather of Brian, Casey, Catherine, Hailey, Matthew and Jack Gallagher and Kyle Henke; dear brother of the late Mary (Don) O'Grady), Kathleen (the late Maurice) Hurley and Ita Ann. Mr. Gallagher served as Supervisor of Auditing for the City of Chicago from 1958 until 1960 when he was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Municipal Court of Chicago under Joseph J. McDonough. With the passage of the Blue Ballot in 1963, consolidating all of the Justice of the Peace, Village, Municipal and County Courts in Cook County into the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mr. Gallagher was given the responsibility of collecting, integrating, systemizing and accounting for all the case and financial records from these courts. He was also responsible for setting up the administrative offices for the five suburban offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. In 1969 Mr. Gallagher was appointed Cook County Auditor by George W. Dunne, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, where he served until his retirement. Mr. Gallagher also proudly served as Treasurer of Maguire University for many years. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst and Friday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian, 10 a.m. at Maryville Academy, 1150 North River Road, Des Plaines. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Maryville Academy or Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60660. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gallagher
July 5, 2007
Thank you to everyone who signed this guest book and more. My dad loved your visits at the Villa. I had some wonderful visits with him there myself. Thank you to everyone who visited with my dad one last time. I treasured all of the stories you shared with me and my family. I learned so much more about my complex dad from all of your stories. He loved you all so much. He is with me every day, and ready to listen all of the time! I find wonderful comfort and peace in his presence. Dad, I'm glad I've gotten to know and understand you better. We have all always been here for you. Thank you for being here for us. Rest in peace in the glory of God. All my love, Mary Pat
Catherine O'Connor
August 16, 2006
To All the Gallaghers -
Your dad was a huge part of our family and we so enjoyed sharing in his life and the holidays we were fortunate to spend with him. We know he will continue to watch over all those he loved and cared for ... I am sure he was watching over me last Wednesday. Your dad provided much love, humor, advice and guidance to all of us. He will be missed greatly but will remain a part of all who knew him. He is truly one of the great ones and I will keep Tom's words of "friends close and family closer" to remember him by. What a wonderful send off you gave him ... he would be so proud of his family coming together to honor him in such a beautiful celebration of his life. How fortunate his grandchildren had the extra time with their grandfather. With love to all of you, Cathy, Tim, Tim and Colleen O'Connor (and all the Mulcahy's)
John "J-Mike" Murphy
August 16, 2006
On behalf of the John (Red) Murphy family our sincere condolences on the passing of Jack. Will always remember him as good friend of my fathers'.
John Gallagher, Jr
August 14, 2006
I just wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and prayers for my father and for our family. My Dad was, like most fathers, larger than life to me and many others. Since his passing, I picture him with his smile and know in my heart that we will meet again. Love you Dad.
Mary Clare Clemens
August 14, 2006
Dear Gallagher family,
I am saddenned to hear of the loss of such a special person. Jack was a welcome visitor many times during my father's long hospital stay years ago, he truly enjoyed the reminicing from boyhood to adult stories. I will cherish the memories of Jack from Twin Lakes , 4400 picnics, St. Pat's parades, and visits to my dad . My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary Clare McGoverm Clemens
john mcgovney
August 13, 2006
sorry for your lose gallagher family he was a kind and loving man.
JoAnn McLaughlin
August 12, 2006
To the John J. Gallagher Family: The William McLaughlin family have the best memories of your father. We will cherish these memories for many years. Life will be a little sadder because of his passing. We are sure he is at rest with our Lord.
James Considine
August 11, 2006
Dear Gallagher Family:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. I have fond memories of him and your family as we grew up on the West Side and later in Villa Park. As a I continued my professional career I had several opportunities to go to the County Board meetings to represent the Village of Palatine as a municipal planner. I normally presented an adversially postion from the County, but Jack would give me a "nice job" as I left the meeting. I also remember going to a Stewart's Club dinner meeting with my father and Jack Gallagher was the master of ceremony. What fun to listen to him and what a great orator he was.
Kevin Gallagher
August 11, 2006
Dear Dad,
I loved you with all of my heart.You were my hero,my superman.I wish we could have had more times together but I will always cherish the ones we did.Thank You for the ones we did have.I will always be proud to know you were my dad.Always.
I Love You Dad
Your Son
Kevin F. Gallagher
Matthew Gallagher
August 10, 2006
Dear Grandpa,
I love you and I'll miss you.
Love, Matt
Mary Beth Lyons
August 9, 2006
Dear Gallagher Family,
As John Hannon's youngest daughter, I have so many fond memories of your dad. I worked at the County Comptroller's office my senior year in college and was a frequent visitor to the Auditor's office. He was a special man, proud to be Irish! He will be missed!
Fondly,
Mary Beth Hannon Lyons
Maureen McLaughlin Harty and family
August 9, 2006
Jack Gallagher ("Uncle Jack" to me) was a loyal, intelligent, humble man of conviction. My family and I will miss him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna & Andy Wojdula
August 9, 2006
Dear Jack Gallagher Family,
Your father raised a wonderful family! The pubs of Ireland will not be the same without his visits.
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
The Gibbons Family
August 9, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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