Gloria Jean O’Marrah

On July 30th, 2025, Gloria Jean O'Marrah left us for a better place at 1:05 p.m. 78 years was too short for her to bless this world. She was a devoted partner in life to Michael O'Marrah for 61 spectacular years. She was a compassionate mother who had tremendous love for her children Cathy, Michael, Christine, and Rebecca. Her strength and tenacity were also passed on to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She created a family rooted in love and empowered those around her to stand strong and follow in her belief that you can be anything you want to be. She was always moving forward by learning new things and becoming more. She was a wife, a mother, a gramma, a therapist, an animal trainer, a broker, a bodybuilder, a masseuse…. In the end she became whatever it is that she wanted to become, whatever that was needed of her. Her passion for her four-legged babies could be seen in the absolute adoration of their eyes. She could tame the wildest horses with her patience and calming presence. She could create beautiful gardens, memorable family holidays, and the most wonderful contagious laughter. Gloria Jean O'Marrah you are amazing, just the way you are.

A visitation will be held from 3pm to 7pm on Sunday, August 3 rd at Hallowell & James, 301 75 th Street, Downers Grove. Interment will take place privately. Please call 630-964-6500 for further information.