Carol Jean Gallagher (1946–2021)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/29/2021 at 11:07:44

Carol Jean “Jeannie” Gallagher, 75, of Cedar Rapids died Monday, March 1, 2021 at the University Of Iowa Hospital following complications from a stroke. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Rosary that will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday at Teahen Funeral Home with a Vigil Service to follow. Friends not attending the Rosary or Vigil Service may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be private services. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. Per Covid guidelines, all in attendance are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Jeannie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Patrick; sons, Brian (Tammy) Gallagher of Cedar Rapids and Shane (Sarah) Gallagher of Atkins; daughter, Tina Bean (Eric Schmitz) of Palo; 8 grandchildren, Nathan (Desiree), Trina (David), Kile (Jenna), Logan, Chase (Kayla), Casey, Ry, and Kale, 6 great grandkids, Alek, Lilliana, Hayden, Sophia, Gannon, and Maila; sisters, Alice (Ivan) Von Ahsen of Cedar Rapids and Kay (Ray) Comried of Marion; and brother, Ron (Linda) Kahler of Monticello; sisters-n law, Gerry Herr of Amana and Yvonne Kahler of Amana; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Russell, Ralph Kahler; and sister and brother in law Eleanor (Earl) Ealy.
Jeannie was born on January 17, 1946 in Marengo, the daughter of Harry and Josephine Landuyt Kahler and graduated in 1964 from Jefferson High School. She married Patrick Gallagher III on July 25, 1964 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Jeannie worked for 10 years at Collins Radio, was a wonderful babysitter for many children, and had worked as head housekeeper for the Holiday Inn.
Jeannie adored spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and family and friend time was the most important part of her life. She loved a good glass of wine, morning walks and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jeannie was a big fan of Elvis Presley, enjoyed fishing and trips to casinos. Jeannie will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Cath