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Michael Galeher Obituary

Galeher, Michael Ryan Age 62, Proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Born into Eternal Life on October 1, 2019. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Byrne). Loving father of Michael, Kevin (Megan), and Mary Kate Galeher. Doting grandpa of Ryan and Baby Girl Galeher due to the family soon. Devoted brother of Kathleen (John) Byrne, Patricia (Robert) Tully, Mary Beth (Kent) Tribble, Jenny (Gilbert) Ankenbauer, Dan (Jamie), the late Robert, the late Joseph, and the late Thomas Galeher, and the late Carolyn Grace; fond brother-in-law of Therese (the late Dan) Keenan, Kevin (Josie) Byrne, Eileen (James) Ennis, Thomas (Kathy) Byrne, and the late Jane (the late Bill) O'Brien; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also loved by his canine companions, Bess and Frank. Member of Local # 399 Operating Engineers and American Legion Post # 854. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Family and friends will meet at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60620 on Saturday morning for Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon. Committal Service and Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL on Monday, October 7, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2019.

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Cheryl Faddah

October 7, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol Krol

October 4, 2019

Dear Galeher Family,
I wish I could be there to comfort all of you but I want you all to
Know that my heart goes out to you and everyone who loved Mike.
I know I did! My thought and prayer will be with you today and everyday.
I'm so sorry.
Love... Carol (DiTusa) Krol❤

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Oct

5

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Oct

7

Committal

10:00 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Elwood, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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