Gloria Montgomery (1925-2025) died peacefully on July 10, 2025. She lived a life too full and long to easily encapsulate. A strong-willed woman, she enjoyed conversation, a good garage sale, throwing a great party, and caring for her granddaughters, Susan Ferrara, Kyanne Kerbel and Amber Rice and great-grandchildren, Caleb Rice, Cashus Kerbel, Norah Kerbel, Ava Rice, Charlie Rice and Sunnie Kerbel.

Loyal, stalwart, and tough, Gloria made the best deviled eggs in the Midwest and was never without a thought or opinion. Born in Minnesota, she traveled to Illinois to make her home in Rochelle, Illinois, with her husband James Montgomery, where she raised her children, Dixon Montgomery and Robin Wilson.

She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.  Perhaps now she can do what she enjoyed best, dancing with her late, beloved husband Jim, or perhaps sitting down for a game of Bridge with old friends. She was always happiest surrounded by the people she loved.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jim; daughter, Robin Wilson; and son, Dixon Montgomery.

There will be no services, cremation care has been provided by the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle.  Entombment in the Lawnridge Mausoleum. Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com