Gloria L. Stuckwisch

Gloria L. Stuckwisch, age 93 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Cedarhurst of Highland in Highland, IL. She was born on June 20, 1927, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Edgar and Lulu (nee Tschannen) Schmidt. On May 23, 1948, she married Kenneth Raymond Stuckwisch at E & R Church in Highland, IL. He passed away on October 06, 2008. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. She was also a member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary (Charter Member - 1968)Women's Guild (Honorary Member)Driver for Meals On Wheels . Gloria was born at home, 519-12th St., Highland, IL. She was delivered by Dr. Merwin and a midwife. She was baptized also at home on her dad's birthday, November 24, 1927. She attended Highland Public School, graduating in 1945. She attended and graduated from Brown's Business School in St. Louis, MO. She was employed as secretary for AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II) in St. Louis. Then employed at C.J. Hug Truck Company and Imperial Clock Works in Highland. She became an insurance agent for M.F.A. (Missouri Farmers Association) with an office in her home, while being a full-time homemaker. Except for 1959-1966, when she and her family lived in Tucson, Arizona, they lived their entire married life in Highland. Her outside-the-home interests consisted of volunteer services, as a charter member of the St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, beginning in 1968, life-time member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ, honorary member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ Women's Guild, 18 years as a Sunday School Teacher, 20 years Highland Home Volunteer, Meals On Wheels Driver, Grant Prairie 4-H projects, her children's and grandchildren's church and school activities.She enjoyed compiling hospital auxiliary and family scrapbooks, preserving photo albums for her three children, five grandchildren, and her husband's talented woodwork projects. She also enjoyed crocheting and various crafts. Survivors include : Daughter - Sheila Ann Dunn, O Fallon, MO Daughter - Becky Renee (Mark) Foellmer, Plainfield, IL Daughter - Dawn Denise (Larry) Bruno, Fort Myers, FL Grandchild - Ryan Thomas (Laura) Dunn, O Fallon, MO Grandchild - Michael David (Tracy M. Parish) Foellmer, Champaign, IL Grandchild - Brock Daniel (Special Friend Selena Quiroz) Foellmer, Naperville, IL Grandchild - Jared Scott Bruno, Nashville, IL Grandchild - Sarah Nicole Bruno, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Lyla Jane Parish-Foellmer Great Grandchild - Asher Kenneth Clark Dunn Great Grandchild - Zachary Thomas Dunn Brother In-Law - Doyle Wilhite, Saint Louis, MO Nieces and Nephews - Many . Godchildren - Several . She was preceded in death by : Father - Edgar Anton Schmidt - Died 09/24/1988 Mother - Lulu Ann Schmidt - Died 03/29/1995 Husband - Kenneth Raymond Stuckwisch - Died 10/06/2008 Son In-Law - Thomas Dunn - Died 1/26/2018 Sister - Margie Janet Wilhite - Died 03/06/2016 Brother In-Law - Darwin Stuckwisch - Died 10/01/1990 Sister In-Law and Spouse - Patricia Stuckwisch - Died 04/17/1996 Niece - Jani Dittrich - Died 05/16/2000 Godchild - Patricia A. Stanish - Died 03/08/2003 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Graveside Funeral Service will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL, with Rev. Nancy L. Gamache officiating. Interment will follow at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hospital Auxilary (for Scholarships)Evangelical United Church of Christ Women's Guild or Evangelical United Church of Christ.

Gloria L. Stuckwisch

June 20, 1927 - November 25, 2020