Agnes Galligan
September 1, 1932 ~ December 15, 2013
Agnes M. Galligan age 81 of Lawler died Sunday morning, December 15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 19, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick March officiating. The pall will be placed on the casket by her children. Lectors for the service will be Pat and Channon Galligan.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Lawler, with Bill Galligan, Bob Galligan, Pat Galligan, Paul Galligan, Nick Busta, and Jeff Busta serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicole Galligan, Ashley Galligan, Lyndsay Busta (fianc Chris Irvine), and Ayden Galligan.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lawler. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Lawler is in charge of the arrangements.
Agnes Mary Galligan was born September 1, 1932, in St. Lucas, IA, the daughter of Alois and Rose (Tillman) Gerleman. She graduated from St. Lukes High School in 1950. After completing her education, Agnes worked in the admissions department at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Waverly. She then picked up and moved to Colorado Springs, CO, working as a waitress there until 1958, and again moving to Orlando, FL where she where she continued waitressing until 1960.
In 1961 Agnes moved back to Iowa, and was married to Paul Galligan at St. Lukes Catholic Church in St. Lucas. They purchased a farm with a total of 270 acres to raise their family. The couple were blessed with four children, William, Robert, Susan, and Patrick. Paul became ill with cancer and passed away May 27, 1974.
Agnes started working for Sara Lee Foods in New Hampton, and worked there for four years. The next several years were devoted to raising her children. In 1980 she started working as a bartender at the American Legion Hall in New Hampton. She worked there until the hall closed its doors in 1987. In 1992 she began working at the redemption center of New Hampton. Agnes worked there for 16 years and really enjoyed the job because of the people she got to meet while working there.
Agnes enjoyed tending to her flowers, and taking care of her farm. Time spent with her family and friends was always cherished.
Left to Cherish Agnes’s memory are three sons, Bill Galligan of Waverly, IA, Bob Galligan of Americus, KS, Patrick (Channon) Galligan of Wausau, WI; one daughter, Sue (Jeff) Busta of Calmar, IA; one brother, Jim (Marlys) Gerleman of Charles City, IA; one brother-in-law, Harold (Jeanette) Galligan of New Hampton, IA; two sister-in-laws, Grace Gerleman of St. Lucas, IA, Leona Gerleman of Ossian, IA; six grandchildren, Paul Galligan, Nicole Galligan, Ashley Galligan, Nick Busta, Ayden Galligan, and Lyndsay Busta, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul on May 27, 1974; daughter-in-law, Jolene Galligan on August 13, 2013; five brothers, Hugo Gerleman, Edmond Gerleman, Father Laverne Gerleman, Virgil Gerleman, and Matt Gerleman; one sister, Thecla Lechtenberg; one sister-in-law, Helen Brugman.
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Sue, Jeff and Family – Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mark & Sally Schwartzhoff
Thinking of all of you on the loss of Agnes. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will sure miss seeing her out working in the yard which she kept so immaculate. It’s been enjoyable having her as a neighbor throughout the years. Take care and let us know if you need anything to help-out. John and Deb Mihm
Sue and family I was very sorry to hear about your Mom I always looked forward to seeing her. She was always so friendly and positive about life. My thoughts are with you and your family Dr. Click
Sue, Bill, Bob and Pat: Your mom was a great lady. I have such fond memories visiting your mom and dad’s place. I remember the time when the cousins would go to your house and climb on the big rock in front of the old house. We spent many hours sitting there and visiting. Your mom took such pride in her home and flower gardens. She always talked about you children and what you were all doing. Your mom will be greatly missed. I am sure she is playing cards with the rest of the family in heaven. I can hear them all laughing and telling stories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Janice (Gerleman) and Bill Holthaus and family
Bill, Bob, Sue & Pat (as well as extended family) I am glad i had the opportunity to talk with your mom in August. She mentioned that she believed in Angels and that the angel in her life was your dad, Paul. Though she will be greatly missed by all of us, her strong will, determination and spirit will continue to live within her children, grandchildren and future generations. Sharing thoughts and prayers with you guys at this time. My deepest sympathies Jenny Galligan
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. Dr Rachel Holthaus & Karla Holthaus Family Chiropractic Center
Sending prayers and strength to the family of Agnes during this difficult time. May God comfort you.
To the Galligan Family, We want to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom, Agnes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ken, Bridget Kuennen and family
to Bill, Bob, Sue and Patrick and the rest of the family, I always loved visiting your Mom, Aggie. She was so friendly and quick to laugh. And she had the most engaging, twinkling eyes. I’m sure her good humor, warmth and sharp wit will be missed by you all. Barb (Galligan) Havens Eldora, IA
Carma Bouska lit a candle in memory of Agnes M. Galligan
Bill, Paul, Nicole & Ashley my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just treasure the memories.
Sue,Jeff and family, We are so sorry for your loss, know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Linus,Paula,Travis and Matthew Tekippe
Dear Galligan Family, We are so sorry to hear about Agnes’ passing. She was a strong lady. Just know that she will continue to come to you in a thousand different ways, often when you least expect it, and always when you need her. We hope God’s love will fill you with comfort and good memories of Agnes during the days and weeks ahead. We are thinking of you all! The Gindlings
Brandi Kelchen, Jace and Zach purchased the Poinsettia Plant for the family of Agnes M. Galligan.
Bill, Bob, Sue and Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Agnes. She was a great person. Dad always loved when she would come to visit and play cards. You are all in my thoughts and prayer. I wish I could make it to say this in person but know that you are being prayed for. I am sure your mom and dad are having a great reunion in heaven. Kathy (Gerleman) Gregerson
To the entire Galligan family! Just wanted to send my sympathies to all of you at the passing of Agnes. I’ll always remember the smile she had whenever I saw her at various functions. She would always fill me in on how all of you were doing!! She was certainly very very proud of all of you!! God bless all of you at this time…..keep Happy Memories close at heart!! You have a great Guardian Angel looking over you!!! Take Care!! Dick Galligan
Sue and Galligan family: Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Fond memories when I lived in Lawler. Always a friendly smile as she greeted you. ,’Those we love don’t go away,they walk beside us every day unseen and unheard. but always near, still loved and missed.’ Love Ron, Phyllis and family
Sue and Galligan Family – so sorry for your loss. I will remember Agnes loving to laugh and have fun with us as kid’s. Blessings to you all. Laura (Nulty) Hutchens and family.
My prayers go out to the Galligan family. So sorry to hear about Agnes’ passing. Janet Lensing
Sorry for your loss, Agnes was a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chuck & Janet Galligan
Janice Holthaus purchased the Garden Accent – A heart of gold stopped beating… for the family of Agnes M. Galligan.
Sending Thoughts, Hugs and Prayers . So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all of you! What a remarkable mom/grandma you all had! I took dad for a ‘Lawler tour’- this past summer and we stopped by to visit Agnes–as she was on her hands and knees scrubbing the garage floor!! She was so proud to show us the house and all the work she did around it to make it such a beautiful home!! Showed us pictures of all you kids and grandkids- I especially remember the smile she had on her face as she talked about all of you with so much pride!! She was a ‘one of a kind’ lady- that I know will truly be missed by all. May God hold each of you extra close these next few weeks-talk of her often and she will never be too far away!! Take care and God Bless!! steve and shellie galligan boos
To all the family of Agnes: We go way back knowing Paul and Agnes. They were fun people to know, We send our prayers and deepest sympathy
Sending hugs and prayers!!
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Agnes M. Galligan.
to all of Agnes’s children/spouses, grandchildren…. So, so sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. My special memories of Agnes were when I would see her somewhere in NH, weather it was when I worked at Jack & Jill Grocery, or saw her at the redemption center, or just randomly in town, we would always have a good talk about our families and about her children and how she just glowed when she talked about you all. She was always so interested in wanting to know how all my family were doing. She was such a special lady for as little as I knew her. She will be missed by all and will be your gaurdian angel forever. Thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. Truely Yours, Cousin, Karen, Roger and family.
Bill and family , so sorry for your loss , she was a great lady, I enjoyed our visits at the redemption center. catching up about our families., she will be missed. Judy Mueterthies Kleiss