Gloria B Kloese

Gloria Bose Kloese, 91, of Lake Forest California passed away November 30, 2016 at Pacifica Senior Living in Costa Mesa, California. She was born July 9, 1925 to Paul and Agnes Bose in Chicago. She grew up during the Depression and lived with her large extended family. In 1947, Gloria married Fred Henry Kloese. The Lord gave them 4 children: Fred Paul, Timothy John, Linnea Lida and Naomi Caroline. Fred and Gloria lived in Chicago; Des Moines, Iowa; Oak Lawn, Illinois; and Lake Forest, California. In retirement they traveled throughout the United States in their RV, visiting every state. They were blessed with 68 years of marriage. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, by her husband Fred, and by her son Timothy. She is survived by her brother Paul and his wife Joan, by her son Fred and wife Debbie, and their children Sarah Jones and Evelyn Kloese, by Marcia Kloese her daughter-in-law and grandson Samuel, by her daughter Linnea and husband Jerry Mazock and their children Harper, Ernie, and Mickey, and by her daughter Naomi and husband Bryan Martin and their children Paul and David. Gloria and Fred’s great grandchildren are Michael, Josie, Gloria, and Mattie Jones, Timmy and Daisy Kloese, Isaia, Nevaeh, and Uriah Mazock, and Emma Hackett. Gloria’s life will be honored by a memorial service followed by a reception at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. The service and reception will take place at Fairhaven Memorial Services, 27856 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, California. A memorial service will also be held in January in Illinois. Gloria will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery.