Glenna Louise Switzer

1939 - 2025

Glenna Louise Switzer
Born: March 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL
Died: December 19, 2025 in Dixon, IL
Glenna Louise Switzer, 86, of Dixon, passed away peacefully Friday, December 19, 2025, at Heritage Square in Dixon, IL. Glenna was born March 13, 1939, at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Glenn and Louise (Rauhe) Burrs.
Glenna attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Luther North High School in Chicago and received her bachelor's degree in special education from Illinois State Normal University. Prior to her retirement of 35 years in teaching, she taught at the Dixon State School, Madison School, South Central School (16 years), and Washington School (16 years).
As an active community member, Glenna was a member of many clubs and did many years of volunteering. She was a member of Dixon Lioness-Lions, Dixon Phidian Art Club, P.E.O. Chapter KM, and St. Luke's book club. She was an active volunteer for Kreider Services Human Rights Committee, Meals on Wheels, and she volunteered for Heritage Square for over 20 years.
Glenna was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, board member, was a caregiver and provided home visits, and was involved with WELCA. She assisted with funeral luncheons and was in the Rachel Circle.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, attending the opera in Chicago, scrapbooking, and her many beloved cats.
Glenna is survived by her two children, Christopher (Anita) Daraska of Dixon, Camery (Mark) Peterson of Mt. Morris, IL; two grandchildren, Shannon Daraska, Emmett Peterson; two great-grandchildren, Jemma Nehring, Eddie Nehring; and one sister, Roberta Ripple.
Glenna was preceded in death by her parents, son Glenn, and her husband Harold Switzer.
A visitation will be held at 10:00 am with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 on Thursday January 8th at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Cremation rites have been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, Glenna wished her memorials be directed to Heritage Square. Glenna was so grateful for the love and compassion of all the staff and especially the activities department.
Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.
Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.