WINSLOW - Gloria J. Gruenberg, age 76, passed away on October 12, 2008 at OSF Saint Anthony's Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on July 1, 1932 in Pearl City, IL to Chester and Rubie (Rockow) Schumacher. She married Hank Gruenberg on September 22, 1950 at The United Brethren Church in Winslow, IL.
She and her husband owned and operated the Winslow Café and later purchased the Winslow Tap until 1973. She then worked at MTX for 15 years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing euchre with her friends and loved the outdoors. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her 1 Daughter; Debra (Gary) Mahon of Winslow, IL. 1 Son; Terry (Mary Jane) Gruenberg of Browntown, WI., her Mother; Rubie Schumacher of Lena, IL, 2 Grandchildren; Troy ( Amy ) Mahon of Winslow, IL., and Tracie ( Jesse) Goplin of Muscoda, WI., 1 Step-Granddaughter; Erica Zinke of Winslow, Il., 1 Step-Grandson; Bryan( Kathy) Gerber of Savanna, GA., 3 Great Grandchildren; Brody Mahon and Miles Mahon of Winslow, IL., Allie Goplin of Muscoda, WI. 4 Step Greatgrandchildren Morgan and Anna Zinke of Winslow, IL., Lauren and Donovan Gerber of Savanna, GA., 3 Sisters Darlyne (Wayne) Stamm of Madison, WI, Jeraldyne Schumacher of Freeport, IL and Joyce DiModica of Freeport, IL, many Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Hank on February 29, 2004, Father; Chester Schumacher, 1 Brother; Duanne Schumacher and 1 Sister; Beverly Blacksmith.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Lena Evangelical Free Church in Lena, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Erb.
Burial will be at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL. A Memorial has been established in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com
She and her husband owned and operated the Winslow Café and later purchased the Winslow Tap until 1973. She then worked at MTX for 15 years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing euchre with her friends and loved the outdoors. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her 1 Daughter; Debra (Gary) Mahon of Winslow, IL. 1 Son; Terry (Mary Jane) Gruenberg of Browntown, WI., her Mother; Rubie Schumacher of Lena, IL, 2 Grandchildren; Troy ( Amy ) Mahon of Winslow, IL., and Tracie ( Jesse) Goplin of Muscoda, WI., 1 Step-Granddaughter; Erica Zinke of Winslow, Il., 1 Step-Grandson; Bryan( Kathy) Gerber of Savanna, GA., 3 Great Grandchildren; Brody Mahon and Miles Mahon of Winslow, IL., Allie Goplin of Muscoda, WI. 4 Step Greatgrandchildren Morgan and Anna Zinke of Winslow, IL., Lauren and Donovan Gerber of Savanna, GA., 3 Sisters Darlyne (Wayne) Stamm of Madison, WI, Jeraldyne Schumacher of Freeport, IL and Joyce DiModica of Freeport, IL, many Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Hank on February 29, 2004, Father; Chester Schumacher, 1 Brother; Duanne Schumacher and 1 Sister; Beverly Blacksmith.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Lena Evangelical Free Church in Lena, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Erb.
Burial will be at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL. A Memorial has been established in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com