Gloria Speyer Saag age 88, of Birmingham, Alabama died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on January 21, 2021 after a prolonged illness. Gloria was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Albert Speyer and Jennie Mandel. She graduated from the University of Miami and taught elementary school for several years before marrying her exceptionally devoted husband of 62 years, Jim Saag. They settled in Evanston, Illinois where Gloria was dedicated to raising their 3 sons and providing them with a wonderful upbringing. .Gloria enjoyed working at the Northwestern University library and volunteering for many different organizations throughout her life. She loved many things including family travel and theater but most of all she loved spending time with her immediate and extended family and hardly ever missed a family event regardless of where and when it occurred. Gloria was also blessed with many lifelong friendships that she cherished. Beyond her husband Jim, Gloria is survived by her two loving sons Ken (Leah) Saag and David (Sherrie) Saag. She is also preceded in death by their beloved son Ben (surviving spouse, MaryAnne) Saag. Gloria’s legacy lives on through her nine grandchildren: Rob (Debbie) Saag, Jennifer (Chris) Keshishian, Stephen Degan, Lauren (Yitzhak) Peetluk, Rachel Saag, Stefanie Saag; Alex Saag, Jordan Saag, and Mathew Saag; her two great-grandchildren: Oliver and Ellie Saag; her sister/best friend Syril Beskin and countless nieces and nephews whom Gloria adored, and who adored her. She was preceded in death by her sister Beverly Kreiter and her brother Lester Speyer. The family is particularly appreciative to the fine care she received in her last two years from Inell Lawrence andLawanna Burts.
Gloria was laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in a private service on January 24th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gloria's memory to Michell's Place (4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210) or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (PO Box 37920 Boone, IA 50037) or a charity of your choice.
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