Shirley Glosser's Obituary
Shirley Yvonne (Field) Glosser, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM on Monday, October 9, 2017 in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Rev. Rick Weltin as Celebrant. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Monday in the Church Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Shirley was born on September 23, 1928, the daughter of Matthew Bernard and Margaret Helen (O’Donnell) Field in Decatur, IL.
Shirley retired from Carson Pirie Scott in 1988. After retirement she performed volunteer work, traveled, and enjoyed her family and friends. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and was a Professed Secular Franciscan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Bernard “Bud” Field and her son Jeffrey Glosser.
Shirley leaves behind her sons, Douglas (Goldie Walls) Glosser of Springfield; Phillip (Pamela) Glosser of Long Creek; James (Vikki) Glosser of Plymouth, MN; daughter, Margaret (Prentice) Ethington of Newburgh, IN; and daughter-in-law, Carol Glosser of Decatur; grandsons, Ryan, Logan, Eric (Kelly), and Evan (Aleana) Glosser; granddaughters, Morgan Glosser, Claire Glosser, and Lindsay (Victor) Ethington Meniz, and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Layla, Victor, Rodrigo, and Theodore.
The family of Shirley Yvonne (Field) Glosser is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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