Sally E. Gaigalas, age 65, a resident of Westmont, IL, passed away, Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  She was born May 29, 1956 in Berwyn, IL to Milton & Hazel Bates.

Sally was an alum of Downers Grove North High School and New Mexico State University. Her professional careers included artistry in the courtroom, radio advertisement, and cat whispering. Sally enjoyed collecting bits and bobs for fun crafts, late nights with her nose in a good book, and treasure hunting at local thrift and antique shops. On special occasions, she also enjoyed soaking up the sun on a beach or fishing trips with her husband and close friends.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tony; her daughters Marissa & Natalie Gaigalas; and her sister-in-law Birute (the late Tony) Cassidy.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother David Bates.

A visitation will be held at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, Illinois 60187, on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m. For those unable to attend the service in person, a livestream will be available through this link: https://youtu.be/l031hAi_N8o beginning at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Honor Flight Chicago, 9701 W Higgins Rd Ste 310, Rosemont, IL 60018 .