Alberta Gallagher

Alberta Gallagher, 70, of Marengo died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1941 in Marengo to Albert and Lexie Mae Steurer. She graduated from Zion Lutheran School and Marengo High School. On November 18, 1972 she married James Gallagher in Marengo. She worked at Arnold Engineering for many years. She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Jim; daughter Jennifer (Martin Polka) Gallagher; grandson MJ; son Jim (fiancé Samantha Passamani) Gallagher Jr; brothers Jim Steurer, Bob (Sue) Steurer; sister Darlene (Dallas) Koch; nieces & nephews Brenda, Bonnie, Barb, Jim Jr., Guy, Yvonne, Allison, Julie, Mike, Nick and Melissa. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gene Steurer.

Visitation will be from 4 – 8 pm on Wed, December 21 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy. Marengo. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thurs, December 22 at Zion Lutheran Church, 408 Jackson St. Marengo. Rev. Glen Borhart will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Garden of Memories, Belvidere. Memorials may be given in her name to the Jimmy Valavano Foundation at www.jimmyv.org or the American Cancer Society.