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Gretchen Svec Obituary
September 12, 1957 - August 8, 2024
Gretchen Svec, 66, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, in the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City. She was born in Moline, IL on September 12, 1957.
Gretchen received her Bachelors' degree in Music Education from Marycrest College in Davenport IA and sang at her commencement, accompanied on the guitar by her brother, Steve.
She spent 21 years working for Alight Solutions consulting not only her clients but her colleagues as well. With her dynamic ability to problem solve, she was valued and respected by everyone. As an expert in her field, she was also a recognized teacher to many.
Gretchen had quite a singing voice and was a member of Sweet Adelines International as a member of Willow Tree Chorus and Magic Moments quartet in New Jersey, and later a member of The Mellodeers Chorus of Northbrook, IL, when they won the International competition in Honolulu, HI.
As a hobby, Gretchen was a master, baking and decorating amazing cakes, including a guitar with an actual music score, an open suitcase with several shirts inside, a child's train on a track - with all parts edible!
Gretchen is survived by her sister, Sandra Svec Christian of The Villages, FL; her brothers: Michael Svec of Silvis, IL and Steven (Judy) Svec of Carbon Cliff, IL; nephew, Sean (Anna) Svec; nieces: Erin (Matthew) Buckley, Jodie (Chris) Kastelic, and Julia (Larry) Clark; as well as many great-nephews and great-nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph F. Svec and mother, Martha (Randau) Svec.
There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Gretchen's Life will be announced at a later time.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.
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David Williamson
June 4, 2025
Gretchen was a favorite customer at Betts. So sorry for your loss.
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Pamela Jean Sanderson (Kuse)
August 13, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lacinda Foster
August 11, 2024
I am sorry for you loss.
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