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Gloria J. Stark (nee Bayer), age 93, born May 24, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife for 64 years to the late Donald K. Stark. Loving mother of the late Kenneth A. Stark. Devoted daughter of the late George and Pauline Bayer.
Cherished sister of Arlene (late Lester) Stark and the late Roger (late Marjorie) Bayer. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Gloria dedicated much of her time to her son, Kenneth and working with the disabled community at Garden School in Evergreen Park, IL where she was a bus driver. Gloria was also a devout Christian and member of Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park.
Visitation Friday, May 15, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon. Burial to follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethshan Association, 12927 S. Monitor Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE are appreciated.
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Friday, May 15, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Christ Lutheran Church
Visitation Friday, May 15, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon. Burial to follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)
Christ Lutheran Church
Visitation Friday, May 15, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon. Burial to follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.
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