Ms. Hoerath began working at Glass and O'Day Stables in Valley, Neb, and later worked at a horse ranch in Topeka, Kan. She then began working at the Quaker Oats/Del Monte Pet Products plant in Topeka, and later transferred to the Del Monte plant in Lawrence. She had more than 20 years of service with Del Monte at the time of her death.
Ms. Hoerath was married twice and divorced.
Survivors include
her parents - Irvan and Arla Hoerath of Fremont
brother - Jerry and wife Susanne Hoerath of Fremont
her life partner, Peggy Voth
a niece, Riley, and a nephew, Colton.
Funeral services for Gloria will be at 2 PM Thursday (March 19th) at Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont. Burial will follow at Ridge Cemetery, with the Rev. Susan Sinclair officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Dodge County Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM, and on Thursday from 10 AM until time of service.
Online condolences may be sent at
www.rumsey-yost.com (in Kansas) or www.ludvigsenmortuary.com (Fremont)
Condolences(10)
Kris Hicks
Lawrence, Ks Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Gloria will be sadly missed. May you have comfort that she was a gentle spirit who was kind and helpful to all who knew her. Her lovingkindness will be long remembered.Lou Ann Thomas
Oskaloosa, KS Wednesday, March 18, 2009 I will miss Gloria's warm smile as well as her constant kindness and compassion. I am holding all of you in my thoughts and heart! Happy (and peaceful) Trails, Gloria!carol adams
lawrence, ks Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Peggy and family. I did not know gloria well but know what a great loss this is for you and our community. Take comfort in knowing what a nice person she was and that she is at peace.Deb Taylor and Jennifer Kopp
, Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Peggy and family, we are thinking about you. We are sad that Gloria is gone but we find comfort in knowing that she no longer feels pain. We hope that you will soon find a peaceful resolve as you mourn the loss of our friend. Warm blessings, Deb and Jen.Karen Burk and Laura Price
Lawrence, KS Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Peggy and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Gloria's beautiful smile and joyful spirit. Love, Karen and LauraJoe & Kay Hultquist
Leachville, AR Wednesday, March 18, 2009 We are so sorry over Gloria's passing. You are in our thoughts and our prayers during this most painful of times. Love, Joe & Kaywanda gibson
duenweg, mi Thursday, March 19, 2009 you were such a ray of sunshine and you will be missed thank you for your dedication to our family history your family will be in my prayers.Mary Smith
Picayune, Ms Thursday, March 19, 2009 Our prayers go out to you.WE never know why God takes our loved one so early in life.She will be missed.Cindy Flippo
Lawrence, Ka Sunday, March 22, 2009 Gloria will be sadly missed here but will be welcomed with open arms in Heaven. She was taken from you so young, but she will have no more pain. May your memories always be close to your heart and may you even be able to smile one day when you remember the joyful times you had. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I could tell the day I met you that you loved her very much, and I am sure she knew that as well ( I am sure you wont recongnize my name but I am who you bought the mobile home from. )Beth Ann Straley
West Lafayette, IN Tuesday, March 24, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of our time in college.