Gloria VanTilburg
June 16, 1928 -
November 22, 2021
Gloria Irene VanTilburg, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 and reunited with her life partner Meredith.
Born in Celina, OH on June 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Jessie (Kruch) Brewer.
Gloria met her life partner and soul mate Meredith VanTilburg in high school, and they were married on July 2, 1949. She later moved to Chicago, IL and raised her 5 children, Michael, James, Thomas, John, Kathy.
She was employed with Avondale and Darwin School for many years after the youngest child was in school full time. She eventually retired with Meredith to their home in Kenosha, WI. Gloria devoted her whole life to her family, camping during the summers and staying a great deal with family in Celina, OH during her summers off work.
The world has lost a beautiful person and Heaven has gained a remarkable soul. She will be forever loved and missed by her children, Michael, James, Thomas and Kathy; her grandchildren, Samantha, Kyle, Katie, Michael, Richard, Adam, Corey and John, Jr; her great grandchildren, Catalina, Kayle, Ellen, Luca and Enzo.
In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Brewer, II, and her son, John VanTilburg.
Service Info
A visitation honoring Gloria’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home. Concluding with Gloria’s son, Tom, sharing family sentiments.
Private Interment will take place on Saturday, December 11, 2021 in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina, OH.
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Ken,Bonny,Dustin&Dylan WamboldtYour parents lived across the street from us the entire time they had their home in 16th Ave. Our family loved them and quickly became close neighbors and friends. We are very sorry we were unable to attend Gloria’’s service unfortunately my brother had knee replacement surgery that day and I have been staying with him. Every time I look across the street I think of your parents, especially this time of year they decorated so beautifully and we were the ones that reaped the benefits. I can still see Gloria maintaining her beautiful lawn. We enjoyed all the baked goodies she so enjoyed sharing. They were so dear to all of us. I am sorry I lost contact with you Kathy I never had a ‘phone number after she moved. We are very sorry for your loss it’s so hard to lose our parents.
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Ken,Bonny,Dustin&Dylan WamboldtYour parents lived across the street from us the entire time they had their home in 16th Ave. Our family loved them and quickly became close neighbors and friends. We are very sorry we were unable to attend Gloria’’s service unfortunately my brother had knee replacement surgery that day and I have been staying with him. Every time I look across the street I think of your parents, especially this time of year they decorated so beautifully and we were the ones that reaped the benefits. I can still see Gloria maintaining her beautiful lawn. We enjoyed all the baked goodies she so enjoyed sharing. They were so dear to all of us. I am sorry I lost contact with you Kathy I never had a ‘phone number after she moved. We are very sorry for your loss it’s so hard to lose our parents.
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Ken,Bonny,Dustin&Dylan WamboldtYour parents lived across the street from us the entire time they had their home in 16th Ave. Our family loved them and quickly became close neighbors and friends. We are very sorry we were unable to attend Gloria’’s service unfortunately my brother had knee replacement surgery that day and I have been staying with him. Every time I look across the street I think of your parents, especially this time of year they decorated so beautifully and we were the ones that reaped the benefits. I can still see Gloria maintaining her beautiful lawn. We enjoyed all the baked goodies she so enjoyed sharing. They were so dear to all of us. I am sorry I lost contact with you Kathy I never had a ‘phone number after she moved. We are very sorry for your loss it’s so hard to lose our parents.
