Submitted by: Dan Rich

Gloria J. Ullery

July 27, 1927 - Oct. 5, 2005

South Bend Tribune 10/8/2005

Gloria "June" Ullery, 78, of South Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, Oct. 5, in her residence following an extended illness. Gloria "June" was born July 27, 1927, in South Bend to Anton and Nora (Mast) Stebner and was a lifetime area resident. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Mara Lee.

On May 1, 1948, in South Bend, June married James J. "Jack" Ullery who survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Tara Oberlander of Three Rivers, Mich., and Robin (Michael) Johnson of Eagle River, Alaska; three sons, Kevin (Sharon) Ullery, Kelly (Carrie) Ullery, and Todd (Becky) Ullery, all of South Bend; 10 grandchildren, Randy Stinnett, Tammy Johnston, Jimmy Stinnett, Nora Johnson, Wes Johnson, twins Kyle and Travis Ullery, Erik Ullery, Kalon Ullery and Kollin Ullery; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Evan, Jaden, Jayme, Jenifer, and Jaleah; two sisters, Donna Geesaman of South Bend and Joy (Max) Dinius of Aurora, Colo.; two nieces, Cheri Lynn and Peggy Furr; and two nephews, Tim and Dennis Dinius.

Mrs. Ullery was a graduate of Plymouth High School and the former Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She retired as a registered nurse after years of working for Dr. Selby and Dr. Holdeman. She also worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., and volunteered many hours for community nursing and caring for friends and family. She was a longtime member of Lydick United Methodist Church.

June liked to collect things such as depression glass, dolls, stamps and antiques of different nature. Her other interests were the Cubs, playing cards and bowling. But most of all her favorite pastime was cooking for all her family during gatherings and holidays. The family would like to thank all close friends for their prayers and support through this difficult time, for she is truly at peace now and has been called home to the Lord.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 in Lydick United Methodist Church with Rev. Jennfier Johns-Gooding officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 3 p.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 310 W. McKinley Ave., Mishawaka, IN 46545. Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., is handling arrangements.