Gloria Gusic

Gloria Gusic, beloved grandmother, mother, cat mom, teacher, and friend transitioned peacefullyon June 6, 2019.Gloria is survived by her granddaughters Annalise and Charlotte, son and daughter and theirpartners, Joe and Lily and Joan and Jackson, her “adopted” son Keith, and her cat Blackie.She was born in Chicago to Florence and Michael Iciek, loving and fun parents who immersedGloria in an environment that honored their values of community, their Catholic faith, and theirIrish and Polish heritage. She was an active and thoughtful member of St. Mary Star of the Seaschool and parish, Maria High School, the Chicago Teachers College, and Richard Henry LeeSchool, where she delighted in teaching 2nd grade for almost 40 years. After retiring and movingto Orland Park, Gloria devoted her time to volunteering for the women’s crisis center, acharitable resale shop, and St. Michael’s parish and bible study group.Gloria used her passions and talents to enrich the lives of all she encountered. As anaccomplished baker, craft artist, gardener, and teacher, she made family and communitygatherings and each of her curriculum units a joy to behold. Most importantly, Gloria was aprofoundly loving and generous daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, friend, and teacher whosesmile and spirit made each person and cat she interacted with feel loved and special.In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences/questionscan be sent to joansie.v.g@gmail.com. Funeral Saturday June 22nd 9:15 a.m. from Richard Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Private Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday June 21st from 3-9 p.m.