Gloria Rose La Berg
October 1, 1934 - December 17, 2020
Gloria Rose La Berg, age 86, of Des Plaines, IL for 56 years. She was born October 1, 1934 to Arthur and Rose (nee Krajewski) Zerfahs in Chicago. She was married in 1956 to Col. Joseph K. La Berg, her loving husband of 59 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, and survived by her bothers, Arthur (Celeste) and Glen (Barbara), and her sister Marlene (William) Hepperle. She was the loving mother of John (Jackie) La Berg and Joanne Marie (Bruce) Talbot. She was the dear grandmother of seven grandchildren: Jonathan, Jarett and Jennings La Berg and Brian, Mary Claire, Stephen, and Peter Talbot. Gloria and Joseph were among the founding members of their parish, St. Emily Church, and Gloria had a strong devotion to our Blessed Mother. She supported many charitable causes, her favorites being pro-life groups and groups providing shelter and education for Native American children. Visitation Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, 9:00 am-10:30 am at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, followed by 11:00 am Mass at St. Emily Church, Mt. Prospect. Interment St. Adalbert. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pro Life Women's Center, 5116 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60630 or Masses appreciated. Arrangements by Matz Funeral Home. For info: 847-394-2336. Due to current COVID 19 restrictions, no more than 10 guests are allowed at a time in the funeral home. All guests are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. It is recommended that if you are not feeling well, you should not attend. To Plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Gloria Rose La Berg, age 86, of Des Plaines, IL for 56 years. She was born October 1, 1934 to Arthur and Rose (nee Krajewski) Zerfahs in Chicago. She was married in 1956 to Col. Joseph K. La Berg, her loving husband of 59 years. She was preceded... View Obituary & Service Information