Jennifer Gallegos, 34, of Sandwich passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born February 2, 1979 in Arlington Heights, IL the daughter of Lionel and Debra (Nickel) Gallegos. She was a member of the OI Foundation. Jennifer loved making jewelry but most of all she was always helping people.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Deb (Richard) Reid of Sandwich; one sister, Samantha (Todd) Kornoski of Sandwich, IL; two nieces Willow and Tara; two nephews, Reuben and Phoenix; her grandmother, Joanne Nickel of Palatine, IL; great grandmother, Lillian Glanzer of Marian, SD; two aunts, Barb Nickel of Palatine and Suzanne Heyn of Palatine; one uncle Robert Nickel, Jr. of Birmingham, AL and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and her grandfather.
Memorial gathering will be from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 216 E. Hall St. in Sandwich, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to
www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165