She was born on November 4, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late William and Faye (Blotner) Weinberg. She married Richard S. Cohen on September 6, 1954 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on August 22, 1994.
Gloria grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics.
Gloria worked as a dietician at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. She was a member of Temple B’rith Sholom, the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah, Temple B’rith Sholom Sisterhood, and the Jewish Federation of Springfield. Gloria was a diehard Cubs fan and loved Bears football and never hesitated to voice her opinion.
She is survived by her daughter Mary Beth Cohen of Springfield and her brother Charles (wife Portia) Weinberg of Bossier City, LA.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where visitation will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 11 am until time of the funeral service at 12 Noon. The funeral will be held at the funeral home with Rabbi Lynn Goldstein and Rabbi Michael Datz officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorials may be made to the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah, Temple B’rith Sholom Sisterhood, or the Jewish Federation of Springfield.
