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Gloria M. Wharton

May 05, 1928 - January 04, 2023

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Obituary For Gloria M. Wharton

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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  • February 06, 2023

    Susie G

    I think of you often, every time I hear U of M fight song Hail! to the victors valiant, so blessed to have had you as a teacher at Webber Jr. High. You truly were an Angel Among Us! Susie G

  • January 21, 2023

    Dr Ronald C Miller DO FAOCD

    Mrs Wharton, a beautiful lady, who lit a fire underneath me, to excel in academics.The hyperdrive of a needle, at first hurts, then it saves your life. Thanks, for NOT bending to my needs, and stressing my direction to improve. So glad our paths have crossed. RIP Dr. Ronald C Miller D.O.FAOCD

  • January 19, 2023

    Dannie Stockford

    I'd like to think I was Gloria's Favorite student, but I know she had so many. She. Inspired me to form a very special Sacred Heart Men's Choir that lasted 40 yrs. I found a calling to be a hospice volunteer. Families were amazing like Gloria's in their unconditional love/support. In Oct. Karen said Now would be a good time to visit. An amazing visit to be able to tell Gloria how much she ment to so many . Rest now we will carry your gift of musical talent and spread the Joy

  • January 14, 2023

    Bernice Szczypka

    Mrs. Wharton was my favorite teacher at Webber Junior High.She brought out the best in all her students and made choir fun. She was so kind and caring. Bernice Kokes Szczypka

  • January 14, 2023

    Charles Markey

    A wonderful teacher at Webber Jr. High in Saginaw Michigan who touched so many 7-9th grade students with her love of music and performance. Her impact has been seen on Webber High's Facebook page with many stories that touched us all. She loved musicals and "BIG 10 " fight songs. She had deep felling's for the injustices the we humans inflict on each other. One of her lines from a musical that has stuck with me is " You must be carefully taught to hate" I am lucky to have been one of her students.

  • January 13, 2023

    Penelope Story (Chasnis)

    Mrs Wharton was my favorite teacher. She taught me how to read music and how to sing but so much more!! I know Silent Night in German, Adeste Fideles in Latin. She's directing the Angels with her "enuf". I'll never forget you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • January 13, 2023

    Linda Perry

    Gloria and Dick were a corner stone of St. Matthew's church and respected by the entire congregation. Gloria was truly missed when she moved away. She was such a friendly lady and always had a smile on her face.

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