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Gloria M. Hofer
Gloria M. Hofer
November 15, 1929 - February 09, 2011
of Taylor Ridge, Illinois

Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, IL
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2011 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, IL
Interment: February 14, 2011 at Rock Island Memorial Park, Rock Island, IL

Gloria M. Hofer, 81, of Taylor Ridge, IL, passed away Wednesday February 9, 2011 at her home.

Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, IL. Burial will be at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Edgington Presbyterian Youth Group, Edgington, IL.

Gloria was born November 15, 1929 in Buffalo Prairie Township, IL, a daughter of Floyd H. and Ferne K. Thomas Fuhr. She graduated from Reynolds High School, Reynolds, IL, Class of 1947. Gloria married Maynard K. Hofer on January 18, 1948 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1977. She later married Marion White on December 30, 1988 in Taylor Ridge. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1998.

In earlier years, Gloria, began raising turkeys on her parents farm as a 4-H project. Her hard work and success later evolved into a full-time family enterprise known as, Floyd Fuhr Turkey Farm. Following her marriage, she was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Gloria was a member of Edgington Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed working with the youth of the church. She volunteered for many years with the summer bible school program and served as chairperson of the annual Edgington Presbyterian Youth Ice Cream Social. Her volunteer work also included participation in the Rockridge Senior Volunteers Program.

Gloria was a 50 year member of the Andalusia Chapter 617, Order of Eastern Star; she joined in December of 1950. She was named Quad Cities Neighbor of the year in 1989, and the 2009 Circa 21 Church Basement Lady of the year. Her interests included farming, fishing, sewing, gardening, and snow skiing.

Surviving are her children (and spouses), Russel A. (Jackie) Hofer, Illinois City, IL, Randy F. (Jan) Hofer, Taylor Ridge, IL, Nita (Jon) Darland, Illinois City, IL, and Tara (Kyle) Johnson, Reynolds, IL; grandchildren, Derick, Dustin, Rikki, Wade, Ashley, Luke, Kortney, and Hillary; great-grandchildren, Tori, Taylor, Jakob, Jackson, Tessa, Madison, and Austyn; brother, James (Judy) Fuhr, Andalusia, IL; sister, Linda Fuhr, Illinois City, IL; sister-in-law, Eileen Fuhr, Illinois City, IL; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and a brother, Robert W. Fuhr.



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I love you grandma!!
-- Wade Hofer

Gloria was an amazing woman and to try and list all she was to the Edgington community and EPC would take pages and pages. She was truly a woman of God and will be sorely missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Lee, Alethea, Maggie and Ellie Kaiser
-- Lee and Alethea Kaiser

so very sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. our prayers are with the family and will miss all of y ou on sunday visitation as we are in Calif. Our thoughts are surely with all of you. God Bless
-- Jim and Mary LeCleir

Dear family, We are so very sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. We remember her as one of the nicest ladies we have ever known. She was always so friendly to us when we saw her. A truly great lady. You have our deepest sympathy.
-- Dan and Linda Kiddoo

Gloria and Maynard, will always be fondly remembered by the Schorpp family. We wish our best to Randy and Russ and the entire family.
-- Mike & Barbara Schorpp & The Schorpp family

Randy & Jan and your family, we extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.
-- Wayne & Jan Siebke

We are so very sorry for your loss. Gloria was a rare gem and a good friend to everyone. She will be deeply missed and her family is in many prayers at this time. We will miss her, but she is in a happy place now.
-- Steve & Sandi Mueller

I was both sad and happy to hear of Gloria's passing. My dad too had congestive heart failure and it was blessing in the end. Look forward to seeing the Johnsons next week.

Best, Todd White
-- Todd White

Gloria was such a special person. I will so miss talking flowers and fishing with her. She was such an inspiration to me that she never let anything hold her back. I will always rember her behind the wheel of the grain truck hauling in.
-- Chris Martin Reid

She was a wonderful woman who will be missed dearly. I always enjoyed visiting with her and getting her Christmas Cards in the mail. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers. She will have a very special place in heaven.
-- Curtis and Dani (Hofmann) Ettema

Gloria was such a great example. We will miss her. Your family should be so proud as she was a great Mother,Grandmother,A great example for our Church and for our community. God Bless.Bill
-- Bill Emery, Jr

We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Gloria. We are related - distantly. My father-in-law, William H. Schutte and Ferne Fuhr were first cousins. We know that Gloria has had many health issues over the years, but did not know she was near death lately. We usually saw her at the Cemetary in May and Ill. City Days, but can't remember if we saw her this past year or not. Bill and Donna (Hamerlinck) Schutte
-- William T. (Bill) and Donna Schutte

You will be missed our friend! You were a special lady and will be in our hearts forever. You will be missed as a Special Fishing Lady, also.
-- Ed and Cindy Massey

We are so sorry to hear of your familys loss. Our family remembers many of Gloria's kindness in past years. We extend our sincere sympathy at this trying time.
-- Bill & Joan Morford

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Gloria's family. She was the strongest, hardest working woman I have ever met; she was always cheerful and positive. She was an inspiration and will truly be missed.
-- Bernadene Bowles

0ur Deepest Sympathy to Wade And Denise And The Whole Hofer Family
-- Andy & Bobbie Rosenbaum

I am so sorry to hear about your loss my deepest condolences. She has earned her wings as she was an angel in life !
-- Karen Nitz Dohrn

NITA AND Tara, sorry about your Mom, she was one neat person. you and all your Family are in our prayers. Bill Pat Curry
-- bILL pat Curry

Nita, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-- Gerry Marr

Gloria was a amazing caring person who I loved and had some true heart to heart talks with. She was a very wise and Godly woman. She will be dearly missed
-- Julie

I always admired Gloria for her strength and kindness over the years. May you find comfort in your cherished memories of her. We've lost a wonderful person. With deepest sympathy. The Tomlins - Duane & Helen, Linda Runyon, and Craig
-- Craig Tomlin

I am so glad that I phoned her last Monday and got to talk to her. She said "the kids have gone to check on using hospice. I don't know if that is necessary, I can still do my own bath." You "kids" have done such a beautiful job taking care of your Mother. We will miss her so much. It is not going to be easy to get along without her. I always enjoyed working with her on projects. I will tell you what I told her more than once. "I agree with you on almost everything except politics." She always laughed.
-- Phyllis Titterington

A simple prayer...for God's peace, His love to keep you, we know the passing of Gloria is very disheartening, but she loved her entire family and friends. There wasn't anyone Gloria didn't get along with. She will be missed. Dave & Joy (Glines Hofer) Kinney
-- Dave & Joy (Glines Hofer) Kinney

My sympathy to the family of a very special lady. She was the spirit of LOVE especially to the YOUTH. Knowing her these past years has been a blessing to many. As ever, Lynette Marr and Family
-- Lynette Marr

Thinking of you all during this difficult time and hoping that the wonderful memories of your mom will help you through this. She will be missed by all of us. Sincerely, Rhonda
-- Rhonda (Kranz) VanDeCasteele

Our sincere sympathy to Susan Fuhr and all of her family on the passing of Gloria. May you find comfort in fond memories of her. Your friends at Sajan.
-- Sajan, Inc.

I briefly met Gloria on farm business last year, but that moment was enough for her to make an impression. Her work ethic and positive attitude are an inspiration to me. I am very sorry for your loss.
-- Sally Hakes

I am sorry to hear of Gloria's death. I always thought she was the most amazing woman I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
-- Lisa Whitney

Wade - Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your grandma. May the wonderful memories of her bring you comfort during this difficult time.
-- Lonnie and Deb

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family. I was just thinking of Gloria a few days ago and I was unaware that she had gone home.

I apologize. I don't get the paper and I hadn't spoken to grandma until tonight, when she told me.

Gloria was aptly named. She was one of those wonderful people. It was a joy to be around her and she enriched and blessed all those who came into contact with her.

Heaven is better now that she is there.

Again, I am so sorry for your loss. It's the community's loss as well, but a gain for paradise.

I pray you all are comforted at this time.
-- Jill Kaiser