DeForest - Gloria M. Wharton passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Madison, Wisconsin.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Bainbridge) Verthein was born on May 5, 1928 in Rock Springs, Wisconsin. Gloria married J. Richard Wharton on July 14, 1956 and had 58 wonderful years of marriage before his passing on March 9, 2014. She taught music in the Saginaw Township School District in Michigan for 32 years retiring in 1986. In late 2014, Gloria moved from Saginaw to DeForest, Wisconsin to be near her family. Besides her love of music, Gloria enjoyed woodcarving and traveling. Gloria and Dick traveled extensively visiting every continent.

Gloria is survived by a special cousin, Kathryn (Phillip) Hahn of Madison, Wisconsin and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Gloria was predeceased by her brother Jerome A. (Geraldine) Verthein and sister-in-law D. Jeanne (Dale) Frederickson.

In accordance with Mrs. Wharton’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial Eucharistic service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1501 N. Center Rd., Saginaw, Michigan 48638. The Rev. Mary Jo Hudson will officiate.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Memorial Fund or Agrace Foundation, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.

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Gloria Wharton

May 05, 1928 - January 04, 2023

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