Etta Gallo

It is with many heavy hearts that we share the passing of Etta Jane Gallo of Danville on August 21,2021. Etta was surrounded by her family when she passed away peacefully at her home. Etta was a caring and loving mother and a friend to everyone that needed help or support.

In 1951, she met William (Bill) Gallo, her high school sweetheart. They were married on June 20, 1959. Etta also graduated from Washington Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, Pa in 1959. After Bills graduation from Indiana University Bill & Etta left their families in Pa and moved to Marion Indiana to start their next chapter in their lives.

By 1968 they packed up 3 children and with one on the way - Judie (Randy) Ellis, Bill Jr (Jan) & Louis (Kelly) and Joe (Jennifer) and moved to Miami, Florida. With four children Etta was her kids biggest supporter and at every sports event they participated in- she was always the one that could yell out louder than anyone else. You just knew your mom was in the stands.

Etta worked at various VA Medical Centers - Marion, Indiana, Miami, Florida & Danville, Illinois in various Head Nurse Positions. -until she retired in 1994. At the VA she met her very dear friends Betsy McKee & Patty Maul. The three of them loved to find new places to visit and shop.

Etta & Bill loved to travel and went as often as they could. They had several campers/motorhomes over the years. Whether they were camping or glamping they were off to see new adventures- sometimes that took them out West or to spend time where ever their son Louis & family were stationed.

Etta was a member of the First Methodist Church in Bismarck, Illinois. She was a very active member of the Womens Club. She was the active President until her illness.

Etta was preceded in death by her Parents Sara Luzan & Edward Freeman. She is survived by her Sister Erna Jo (Gary) Klein. She is survived by her husband, William. Together they have her daughter Judie Ellis (Randy) and sons Bill (Jan), Louis (Kelly), and Joe (Jennifer). Etta had eight grandchildren, Kimberly (Fox), Brad (Ellis), Billy Gallo, Sophia Gallo, Anthony Gallo, Joe Gallo, Samantha Gallo and Sydney Gallo and six Great Grandchildren: Nathan Fox, Estyn Ellis & Ava, Will & Carson Gallo and Leo Hodges and several nieces & nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Pastor Chris Quick. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Visitation will be held the evening prior on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to donations can be made to Bismarck United Methodist Church.

Please join Ettas family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Tuesday August 24, 2021 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Wednesday August 25, 2021 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834