Gloria Luella Dunckel
1923 - 2011
Gloria Luella Dunckel
1923 - 2011
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BORN
1923
DIED
2011
Gloria Dunckel Obituary
Lansing, MI
Born August 25, 1923 in Jackson, MI, to David and Hazel Frankeberger, went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2011 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon in 1999 and her brother Clare King. Surviving are her daughters, Ramona Lee Dunckel and Marsha Kay (Douglas) Brook; son, Brian E. (Pat) Dunckel; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Katrina) Brook, Jeremy (Michelle) Brook, Jon Brook, Joel Brook, Blair Dunckel, Kevin Dunckel; great grandchildren, Quentin, Mason, Elijah, Avery, Sawyer and Grant Brook. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Lansing. She was a very active member of the Maranantha Baptist Church serving as chair of the Mission Committee for many years. She retired from MSU after 27 years and loved to travel and knit. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. September 12, 2011 at Maranantha Baptist Church, 2300 N. Waverly Rd., Lansing, with Rev. Glenn M. Ray Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, September 9, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI and 1 hour prior @ the church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Capital Area Child Evangelism Fellowship, 4215 W. Mt. Hope Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917 or Harmony Foundation Inc., 110 Seventh Ave. North, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes – Lansing Chapel.
On line condolences may be made at www.grlansing.com
Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing, MI.
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Scott NeSmith
September 11, 2011
Brian, Pat, Blair, Kevin, and Family;
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and grandma. We pray God will bless you and comfort you as you grieve. May you look to Him in the days to come. What a wonderful legacy Gloria left. You guys take care.
Scott and Suzanne NeSmith
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Don & Marguerite Strayer
September 9, 2011
Sorry for the loss of a long time friend. We have so man beautiful memories over the years. Our prayers are with the family.
Julie Folkert
September 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the fond memories bring comfort to you in the days ahead. I am going to miss Aunt Gloria very much.
Love,
Dave, Julie & Ethan Folkert
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