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Gloria Kerrill Obituary

Kerrill, Gloria Glab A longtime child care expert and story-teller at the Evanston Library, died in her home October 19, 2014 attended by her family. Mrs. Kerrill owned and operated the Nurtury Child Care Center in Evanston, before moving on to assistant director of Baby Toddler in Evanston and then director of the Trinity Nursery School at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette. She read stories to children at the Evanston Library for many years. She graduated from LaFayette Grammar School and Tuley High School, both in Chicago, as well as the Chicago Teachers College. She then earned a Master's degree in preschool administration at National Lewis University. Upon retiring, Mrs. Kerrill enjoyed traveling with husband Jacob, books, theater and caring for her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, who taught at Mather High School; two daughters, Tamara Field (Jay Field) and Kristi Kerrill (Joshua Wisely); four grandchildren, Payton, Sam, Talia and Gillian; brother, Edward W. Glab (Margo); sister-in-law, Natalie Tsakiridis; nieces, Angelica, Paula and Nicole and nephew, Christopher. A celebration of life service is planned.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2014.

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June 21, 2024

Thinking of you

Gillian Field

July 27, 2021

Hey grandma, it´s been 6/12 years since you´ve been gone. A lot has happened since then. A whole lot. This pass year a virus came that killed thousands of people. Crazy. A lot has happened this year to, talia graduated middle school, sam finished his first year of school. I´m going into 7th and payton will be a junior I think. A lot has happened. I´ve been thru a lot in the past year. It´s been hard. Wish u were here.

Ramon Charriez

May 1, 2019

Thinking of you and Mr. Kerrill. You were always the most beautiful couple. Thank you for being there for so many of us. Rest In Peace. God bless you.
Mather H.S. Class of 1991 stage crew.

Gillian Field

January 19, 2019

Grandma I miss you so much❤

January 19, 2019

Grandma I love you and miss you i was only six years old when you died Im almost 11 I love you so much and Ill see you again some day❤

Gillian Field

January 19, 2019

Grandma I love you and miss you so much I was only six years old when you died Im almost 11 and still think about you a lot I love you so much and Ill see you again one day❤

Gillian Field

January 19, 2019

I love you grandma i think about you a lot Im sure you are so proud of me Ill I know one day Ill see you again❤

joseph kerrill

June 7, 2018

I would have liked to have memories with her, I can only see photos and hear about who my grandmother was. rest in peace

Reid Miles

May 29, 2016

Mr.Kerrill I am so sorry to hear about Mrs.Kerrill. She will always so nice.

December 11, 2014

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Gloria led stories at the Chicago Avenue Branch of the Evanston Public Library and The Mighty Twig before that. She was wonderful with preschoolers as well as the students from Park School that came for their own story time with Gloria. I loved her crafts.

Connie Heneghan, Neighborhood Services Manager
Evanston Public Library

Margaret J. Kelly

November 4, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. Gloria was always so kind and sincere in her greetings when ever I saw her. I have known her for many years'My deepest sympathy for all of the family. My heart goes out to all of you. May you be held in the grace of knowing what a contribution she was to this world. The one word that comes to me is "Kindness." She was that and so much more for those of us who crossed her path. Prayers and love.

Ed Fosterr

November 1, 2014

Jack, it's been a few years, but I still remember Gloria's shining face. She kept us smiling on that camping trip.

Margaret Shaklee

October 30, 2014

I an so sorry to hear that our Gloria is gone. She was a treasure! I have such fond memories of our days at The Nurturey. You have my best wishes for healing days ahead, Jack, Tammy, and Kristi.

Pat

October 28, 2014

I am sorry for the loss of your dear love one. Please rest assured that God is willing and able to give you what it takes to endure. (Psalms 72: 12-13)

Amy Wilde

October 26, 2014

Wishing you all strength and courage! I'm so sorry!

Rudolph Salmeron

October 25, 2014

Jack:
Barbara brought the notice of Gloria's passing to my attention. Memories, ...yes,
dinners out and at your home, fun things with the children, Khovanshchina at the Lyric, and some wine and wonderful conversations. And Gloria of course, always, thoughtful, kind, considerate, caring, all of the really important things in life. Sorry for your loss, sorry for all those people who knew her and will miss her presences.
Rudy Salmeron

October 23, 2014

I only had the pleasure of meeting Gloria Kerrill on a couple of occasions, but was struck by her devotion to her family and her warm, welcoming ways.

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