"Mrs. Lober was a favorite teacher for many of us. I'll never forget learning The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere or making macrame owls for Christmas in 5th grade! She kept in touch with me years later and always felt that her care for me was genuine. She will be missed! It's only goodbye for now. Until we meet again, Glenna..."
In loving memory of
Glenna Jean Lober
December 12, 1939 - November 27, 2021
Glenna Jean (Blunier) Lober went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 27, 2021. Glenna was born in Eureka, Illinois on December 12, 1939, to Walter Blunier and Marian (Hunziker) Blunier and was the oldest of seven children.
Glenna is survived by her husband, Darrel Lober of Sun City, Arizona, and their three children: Randy Lober (Pam Ramos) of Livermore, California, David Lober (Heather Stoerzinger) of Gilbert, Arizona, and Marianne Lober Kemper (Chris) of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Danielle Lober Bow (Michael), Kara Lober Jurgensen (Phillip), Alexis Lober Banuelos (Joel), Ashley Lober, Annie Lober, Zachary Kemper, Liam Lober, Megyn Lober, and by three great-grandchildren with a fourth on the way: Laine Bow, Franklin Jurgensen, and Landry Bow. Surviving siblings include Walter Blunier (Faye), Judith Magnuson, Janet Martin (Randy), Gary Blunier (Cindy), and Lori Ulrich (Lee).
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Herb Blunier, and grandson Jackson Kemper.
Glenna graduated from Roanoke-Benson High School and then from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign with her bachelor's degree and master's degree in Education. Glenna married her sweetheart, Darrel Dean Lober, in 1963 in Roanoke, Illinois, enjoying 58 years together. Glenna began her teaching career in 1961, with much of her work as a fifth-grade teacher at Calvary Baptist Academy in Normal, Illinois, while raising a family in Lexington, Illinois. She impacted hundreds of children's lives as a schoolteacher for 38 years, retiring in 2004. Glenna's greatest joy in life was her family and serving God through teaching and mission ministries. She entered heaven to hear "Well done thou good and faithful servant" from her Heavenly Father.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missions program at Grace Bible Church at 19280 N 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona.
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Tributes
"I knew Glenna when her family lived in Illinois. Son David was in our children's play group (preschoolers) when we meet in homes. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Nancy Wolter, Normal, Illinois"
"The Blunier Cousins will surely miss Glenna and her exuberant love of all of us when we have our reunions. A contribution has been given from us in her memory to the Missions Program at Grace Bible Church, in place of flowers. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Debra Blunier"
"Glenna was a friend dating back to my school days in Roanoke and into college. We reunited about 20 years ago when she contacted my business in Phoenix. We discovered a special bond in the wonders of God?s creation?and, of course, His saving grace. My sympathies to Darrel and the immediate and extended families. Glenna?s faith was an inspiration to me."
"We are thankful with you for the legacy of faith in Jesus that was lived and shared with the next generations by our cousin Glenna. Praying for deep comfort and sweet peace for each of you in the Lober and Blunier families. Randy and Evie (Blunier) Mogler"
"I will always remember Glenna with that wonderful smile on her face whenever we were together at family get togethers and reunions"
"What a beautiful picture of Glenna!! She was two years behind Les and two years ahead of me at RBHS. We all attended the Roanoke Apostolic Christian church and my parents were in Walt & Marion's potluck group. After we were married and living on Howard St. in Roanoke, the Blunier's moved across from us as a retired co couple. What wonderful neighbors---they couldn't do enough for everyone! I'm sure Glenna was like her parents. I have known the family since I was a little kid. They have always been very special to me. All of you have our love, prayers and deepest sympathy."
"Blunier family, we are so sorry for the loss of your sister. What a blessing to know that she is safe in the arms of Jesus! May the Lord comfort your hearts. Dave and Barb Schwind"