Utschig, Gloria

1935 - 2013  (77 years)    Has 26 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Utschig, Gloria
  Born	17 Aug 1935	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	18 May 2013	Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
  Obituary	21 May 2013
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Gloria Bego, 77, of Grand Rapids, MI, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2013. She was born to the late Leonard and Dorothy Utschig, August 17, 1935, in Appleton, WI. Gloria graduated from St. Mary's High School in Appleton, WI. She attended Mount Mary College and graduated from Lawrence University in 1957. Upon graduating, Gloria moved to Michigan, where she taught elementary and high school education in both Clarkston and Birmingham. In 1960, she married Eugene (Gene) Bego and they have been married for 52 years. Gloria cherished her husband and best friend, Gene. A consummate mother and homemaker, she reveled in spending time with her five children, their spouses, and 12 grandchildren. She took joy in being with friends and, passionately volunteered in numerous community organizations. Gloria was an active sports enthusiast and particularly enjoyed her time playing golf and being in the outdoors. She also loved traveling, gardening, watching birds, cooking, and playing bridge. Gloria was fond of music and theater and in the early years performed in and directed numerous productions. Gloria had a very strong faith in God and loved the Lord. She was an active member of St. Hugo's Catholic Church of Bloomfield Hills and St. Robert of Newminster Parish of Ada, Michigan. Gloria is survived by her husband, Gene and five children, Kathy Bego Schneider (husband, Jack and children, Henry, Karl, Clare, Leo, and Ben) of East Grand Rapids, MI; Chris Sturm (husband, Jim Sturm and children, Matt, John, and Dan) of Princeton, NJ; Greg Bego (wife, Tracy and children Kris and Kelsea) of Ada, MI; Jenn Coffman (son, Alex) of East Grand Rapids, MI; and Michael Bego (wife, Charlene, daughter, Ainsley and expected baby in July) of Greenwich, CT. She is also survived by her six siblings Mary Dolven of Idaho Falls, ID; Pat McCoy of New London, WI; Dave Utschig of Colorado Springs, CO; Barbara Brown of Green Bay, WI; Tom Utschig of Eau Claire, WI; and Jeff Utschig of Menomonee Falls, WI. Parish Rosary will be prayed 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Robert of Newminster Parish, 6477 Ada Dr. SE, Ada, MI 49301 with Fr. Len Sudlik as celebrant. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House. Arrangements by: Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service 4291 Cascade Rd SE at Kenmoor, E of I-96 www.metcalfand jonkhoff.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 21, 2013
  Person ID	I83195	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Utschig, Leonard Isadore,   b. 8 Oct 1907, Woodville, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 4 Nov 1955, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 48 years)
  Mother	Griesbach, Dorothy,   b. 4 Jul 1914, Mackville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 16 Oct 2005, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 91 years)
  Family ID	F30083	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bego, Eugene
  Last Modified	21 May 2013
  Family ID	F30077	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Bego, Gloria (Maiden Name: Utschig)