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2017
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Belleville, Illinois
Natalie Renee Gloeckner (nee Furfaro), 58, of Cahokia Illinois, born, December 19, 1958 in Fort Ord, California, passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Alton, Illinois with her loving family by her side.
Natalie possessed a very compassionate, affectionate and caring personality. There are not enough positive words to describe the unforgettable marks she left on all who had the pleasure of encountering her. She was a fighter of breast cancer for three and a half years and fought the battle fearlessly. She married the love of her life, Joseph, on September 4, 1976 and to this union brought two daughters, Danielle and Dawn. Her most precious memories were those spent with her husband, children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching scary movies around Halloween time, listening to music, shopping at various thrift stores and keeping her home in the utmost care. Her family often joked that she had OCD and loved to keep an immaculate home.
Natalie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She will absolutely be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her mother; Frances Furfaro (nee Kamarit).
Surviving to cherish memories are her devoted husband of 41 years, Joseph Gloeckner; her loving daughters, Danielle (Richard) Harbaugh and Dawn (James) Salazar; her father, Frank Furfaro; her grandchildren, Renee Dawn Harbaugh, James Salazar Jr., and Jakob Salazar; her sisters, Nichole "Nikki" West and Nancy Briagas and a number of dear relatives, family members and friends. On her behalf, the family would like to also recognize the devoted and helpful efforts of the nurses at the OSF Cancer Center and Dr. Sandhu
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation or the family of Mrs. Gloeckner. Additional memories and condolences may be shared online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com
Memorial Gathering: Friends and family may join together in rememberance and fellowship, Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at City Temple, Assembly of God Church, located at 4751 Maryville Rd Granite City Illinois 62040
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December 19, 2017
Jakob Salazar
Happy birthday Grandma! I justed wanted to let you know that I love you and I miss you. I hope you've been well. I just wanted to let you know that I love you. Love, Jakob.
December 19, 2017
Jimbo Salazar
Happy Birthday Grandma, I love you and miss you a lot, I hope you are having a good time in heaven with Grandma Fufaro. I can't wait to see you again someday. Love you! Love Jimbo.
December 19, 2017
Dawn Salazar
Happy Birthday Mom. I love you and miss you so much. Not a day passes that my heart doesn't ache for you. I hope you know you are the strongest, bravest woman I know. You fought fearlessly and without complaints. You are who I get my strength from. I am who I am today because of you. I am so proud to call you my mother. XOXOXO. Love always and forever, your daughter, Dawn.
September 9, 2017
Lisa Diehl (seats)
She was such a beautiful person inside and out we went to school together my prayers to her family I'm so sorry for your loss my condolences
September 8, 2017
Robin Hopewell MacLaughlin
To Natalie's family, please accept my condolences. I had not seen Natalie since we were grade school friends at Jerome school in 1969. So sorry to hear of her passing.
September 8, 2017
Maggie(Margaret Nelson) White
To Natalie's loving family, I am truly heartbroken for you all. Her obit described the young Natalie that I remember always kind sometimes quiet. May the Lord truly comfort you and help you through this most difficult time.
September 6, 2017
shelly salazar
Dawn, Danielle, Joe I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 6, 2017
Amanda Lewis
I am thinking about you guys and I am very sorry to hear about this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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