Gloria E. Beard

Gloria EckBeard "Glo" , 63 passed away Thursday March 8. She was born February 19, 1949 in Rockford, the daughter of Bert and Mae Eck. Graduate of Guilford High School class of 1967. Gloria worked as a Respiratory Therapist for Rockford memorial Hospital then at Park Strathmoor. She was instrumental in starting "Candle Lighters" , a group to help families struggling financially with children suffering from leukemia and cancer. She loved fishing, dancing, soccer, strong faith and her Family was a big part of her life, especially her grandchildren.Survivors include her three sons Jason (Denise) Beard, Chad Beard and Brett (Rachel) Beard all of Machesney Park. Grandchildren, Cory "love bug" Hunter, Jacob, Alexandra, Destiny, Antonio and Vincenzo. Sister, Marlene Logan. Special nieces, Debbie Preston and Mindy (Mike) Short and nephews Matt (Julie) Logan and Mark Logan. As well as many other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, sisters, Elaine Sment and Sally Eck. Brother Steven Eck.Funeral Mass at 10am Tuesday March 13, 2012 in Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. Visitation from 5pm until 7pm Monday March 12 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Road, visitation also from 9am until 9:45 Tuesday in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family.