Gloria M Park

Necedah - Gloria Mae Park, age 83 of Necedah passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Casa de Oakes Assisted Living in Reedsburg. Gloria was born on January 7, 1943 to Henry and Tracy (Drent) Nonhof in Sheboygan. She graduated from high school in Cedar Grove and furthered her education at Lakeland College where she studied to become a teacher. While attending school at Lakeland, Gloria met the love of her life, Harold Park; the two were united in marriage on Harold's birthday, January 30, 1965 at the Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. Harold preceded Gloria in death on September 17, 2016.

Gloria taught elementary school in the Wisconsin Dells School District for over 30 years. When she retired from teaching, she and her husband would spend winters at Saddlebag Lake Resort Retirement Park in Florida. She loved traveling with her family and spending time at the family cabin on Klotz Lake in Ontario, Canada. Gloria enjoyed needle point, baking, flower gardening, motorcycle rides with Harold and sunbathing. Music was a large part of Gloria's life; she sang in the choir at The First Presbyterian Church in Oxford.

Gloria was a cancer survivor and generous supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. She was an animal lover and many would describe her as outgoing, funny, a wonderful friend, compassionate. Most of all, Gloria was loved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Gloria is survived by two children: Daniel (Pauline) of Necedah and Sarah (Sylvan) Winden of Wisconsin Dells and five grandchildren: Jared (Katie) Park, Jordyn (Zach) Johnston, Leah (Scott) Fischer, Hannah (Tannner) LeMoine and Jerad (Lorin) Mehring. She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Ainsley, Elsie, Wesley, Barrett, Brekken, Watsyn, Owen and Reece. Gloria is further survived by siblings: Darrel (Judy) Nonhof and Edwin (Cindy) Nonhof, sister-in-law, Marie Nonhof as well as other extended family members.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Thomas and brothers: Virgil (Delores) Nonhof and Loren Nonhof and brother-in-law, Richard (Barbara) Park.

A funeral service for Gloria Park will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM at The First Presbyterian Church of Oxford. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Pastor Brenda Pulver will preside and burial at the Oxford Village Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.

The family would to Thank the staff at Casa de Oakes and Agrace Hospice for the care and compassion over the last few months.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Oxford and Montello is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com