Dolly Galus

Dolly Galus, 81, died on May 16, 2026, at her home in Nevada. Dolly was born Delores Dias Mendes in New Bedford, MA on January 5, 1945, to Antonio Dias and Patricia (Almeida) Mendes. She married Joseph Galus, Jr., on July 22, 1967, in New Bedford, and they moved to Nevada with their children in 1979.

Dolly spent more than 30 years providing home daycare and was a loving "Grandma Dolly" to dozens of children. Her home was full of toys, and her lap was a comfortable place to cuddle and nap. Dolly was also a well-known character in town, who could dish it out as well as she could take it.

Dolly is survived by her son Mark and his wife Sara, Kansas City, MO, and beloved grandchildren Henry and Margo. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, and daughter Michelle.

Rosary will be said at Ferry Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:30pm, with visitation to follow from 7:00 to 8:00pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nevada, with Father Peter Savidge officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Nevada. A reception will follow at St. Mary’s parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michelle M. Galus Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Ferry Funeral Home or the Nevada R-5 Foundation, 811 West Hickory Street, Nevada, MO 64772.

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