Gloria Buckley-Steinbrunner

Gloria Buckley-Steinbrunner Battle Creek Gloria Buckley-Steinbrunner, 84, passed away on the morning of November 17, 2010. She was born February 18, 1926, at Nichols Hospital in Battle Creek. She attended St. Philip Catholic Elementary and was a graduate from St. Philip Catholic High School class of 1944. After graduation and as part of the war effort Gloria went to Arlington, VA, to work for the Pentagon, utilizing her excellent typing skills as an assistant working for affairs of the state. After the war she attended college at Michigan State University where she studied Library Science. After school she returned to Battle Creek, MI, where she worked at the Willard Library for 13 years as a librarian. During this time she met her husband of 23 years Mark Steinbrunner, who preceded her in death in 1985, co-business owner of the Lakewood Inn, currently the Waterfront Seafood Company. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Buckley; mother, Marguerite Buckley; brother, Paul Buckley and sister, Jane Buckley Leatherman. She is survived by her two sons, Mark Steinbrunner of Chicago, IL and Paul Steinbrunner; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Steinbrunner; two grandchildren, Shelby Steinbrunner 12, and Justin Steinbrunner 16, all of Chicago as well. Gloria will be greatly missed by all who knew her; she was always up beat and had kind words to say to all. Through her volunteer work, assisting the children at Franklin Elementary School for many years, she was the recipient of the 2000 JC Pennny Golden Rule Award. She was active with her church, her book club and she was a member of the Alpha Phi Beta Eta Chi Chapter business sorority. Gloria traveled extensively and enjoyed many events with her family and friends. Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 61 N. Twenty Third in Battle Creek, with The Very Rev. Robert F. Creagan, V.F., officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.