Adeline Glenwright
September 22, 1924 — January 16, 2018
Adeline Glenwright
Bloomington - Adeline E. Glenwright, 93, of Bloomington, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Rev. Paul Stroup officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday and one hour before the service on Monday, both at the memorial home.
Interment will be in Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.
Adeline was born on September 22, 1924 in Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Alvina Toenniges Mlekush. After graduating from Moline High School, Adeline worked for several years before enrolling at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. She understood the value of continuing her education and paid her own way through college.
After graduating from Augustana, Adeline began working as a teacher at Washington School in Jacksonville, Illinois. There, she met the love of her life, John Glenwright III. John and Adeline were married on May 5, 1951 at First Lutheran Church in Moline, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1985.
Surviving is her beloved daughter, Sarah (Patrick) Rolfs and grandson, John Rolfs, of Bloomington; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her "granddog," Carly.
Adeline was preceded in death by her parents and several beloved pets.
Adeline was a speech therapist at District 87 elementary schools for more than 30 years, and finished her career at Stevenson Elementary School. She had a heart for children and enjoyed helping them reach their full potential.
She enjoyed genealogy and spent many years working on multiple family histories. Adeline enjoyed creating floral arrangements for friends and family. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. Adeline passed on her love of flowers to her daughter, Sarah.
Adeline was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, where she was active with Presbyterian Women. She loved her family and friends, and will be deeply missed.
When Christians say goodbye to loved ones who pass away, we are not really saying "Goodbye" but "See you later." Love you Mom, and we'll see you in heaven someday.
1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Rev. Paul Stroup officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday and one hour before the service on Monday, both at the memorial home.
Interment will be in Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.
Adeline was born on September 22, 1924 in Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Alvina Toenniges Mlekush. After graduating from Moline High School, Adeline worked for several years before enrolling at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. She understood the value of continuing her education and paid her own way through college.
After graduating from Augustana, Adeline began working as a teacher at Washington School in Jacksonville, Illinois. There, she met the love of her life, John Glenwright III. John and Adeline were married on May 5, 1951 at First Lutheran Church in Moline, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1985.
Surviving is her beloved daughter, Sarah (Patrick) Rolfs and grandson, John Rolfs, of Bloomington; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her "granddog," Carly.
Adeline was preceded in death by her parents and several beloved pets.
Adeline was a speech therapist at District 87 elementary schools for more than 30 years, and finished her career at Stevenson Elementary School. She had a heart for children and enjoyed helping them reach their full potential.
She enjoyed genealogy and spent many years working on multiple family histories. Adeline enjoyed creating floral arrangements for friends and family. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. Adeline passed on her love of flowers to her daughter, Sarah.
Adeline was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, where she was active with Presbyterian Women. She loved her family and friends, and will be deeply missed.
When Christians say goodbye to loved ones who pass away, we are not really saying "Goodbye" but "See you later." Love you Mom, and we'll see you in heaven someday.
Visitation
JAN 21. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Visitation
JAN 22. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Funeral Service
JAN 22. 11:00 AM (CST)
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home1104 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
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