Deloris Gilmer

Deloris M. Gilmer, age 88, of Elmhurst, IL, formerly of Hayward, WI, passed away May 23, 2025 in Elmhurst, Illinois. She was born on May 6, 1937 to the late Marshall and Thelma Miller, where she was raised with her siblings on a farm in Huntington, Indiana.
Deloris married her beloved husband, Larry Gilmer, on November 19,1954. She spent numerous years being an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, where she worked in the education department, taught Sunday school, and alongside Larry, acted as junior high youth counselors. Outside of the church, Deloris deeply enjoyed her 20 years as a floral designer. She was also happy to be a member of the Elmhurst Lions Club for several years. After retirement, Larry and Deloris moved to Hayward, Wisconsin. She was also a devoted member of the Hayward Lions Club, and received several awards of recognition.
Deloris was known to be a wonderful wife and mother to her family. She found profound joy spending time on the lake, whether it was boating or fishing. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by her family.
Beloved wife of Larry Gilmer; cherished mother to the late Debra (James) Bryant and Dianne (the late Barry) Nathan; loving grandmother to Joshua (Elizabeth) Nathan, Kristen Nathan, Donald Williams, Rory (Kelly) Schlarb, and Dayna (Jacob) Greer; dearest great grandmother to Abraham Nathan, Donovan Williams, Isabella Nathan, Levi Greer, Rowan Greer, and Clara Greer; fond sister of Lois Ann (Donald) Deemer and Rex (Susan) Miller.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., directly followed by a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to Ray Graham Association, 420 West Madison Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 or by visiting www.raygraham.org/donate.
For more information, www.ElmhurstFH.com or (630) 834-3515.