Gloria Rosing
All services are private.
Gloria Rosing, née Barnett, passed away peacefully on November 20th at the age of 92.
To the end of her days, Gloria lived independently in her beloved Lakeshore Drive home where she awoke each morning with the sunrise and watched the sunset every evening. Gloria had a deep appreciation of nature, as reflected in her paintings that lined the walls of her apartment, and the countless memories made with friends and family on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The oldest child of her loving parents, the late Sally and Ben Barnett, Gloria, was born on February 25, 1933. Gloria’s life was filled with memories growing up in Chicago with her younger brothers Phillip (Geri) Barnett, Barrie (Phyliss) Barnett and her late little brother Joel. Ross (Monica) Nelson became a treasured part of her family later in life.
Gloria and her husband, Shelly, were high school sweethearts who met at 15 and 16 years of age. They were a glamorous couple who believed in living a simple but meaningful life. A true love story, they were devoted to each other for 68 years of marriage.
Gloria lived her life for her three daughters, Janet (Ivan) Kaplan, the late Marcia Rosing, and Julie (Marty) DeRoin. She especially cherished her time as a young mother and wife.
Gloria had a strong relationship with her four grandchildren, Natalie (Michael) Silvestro, Max (Rachel) Kaplan, Ben DeRoin, and Mia (Jack Lassaline) DeRoin. For many years, Gloria and Shelly lived in the same apartment building as all their grandchildren, giving them a unique opportunity to watch them grow.
Gloria was blessed with five great grandchildren: Leo, Vera, and Mason Silvestro, and Jordan and Samuel Kaplan. As “GG,” she loved them to pieces, and nothing could replace her excitement when she was with them.
Gloria was an artist; a homemaker; a gardener; a tennis player; an entertainer; a mahjong player; and an avid reader. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a friend. Most importantly, Gloria strongly believed that everyone, regardless of their beliefs, background or circumstances, possessed equal and inherent human dignity. She treated others accordingly, and extended kindnesses great and small to everyone she encountered. A truly independent woman of her time, Gloria lived her life the way she wanted to and enhanced the lives of many.
A private graveside funeral will be held. A celebration of life will be hosted for family and friends in December. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
Gloria Rosing, née Barnett, passed away peacefully on November 20th at the age of 92.
To the end of her days, Gloria lived independently in her beloved Lakeshore Drive home where she awoke each morning with the sunrise and watched the sunset every evening. Gloria had a deep appreciation of nature, as reflected in her paintings that lined the walls of her apartment, and the countless memories made with friends and family on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The oldest child of her loving parents, the late Sally and Ben Barnett, Gloria, was born on February 25, 1933. Gloria’s life was filled with memories growing up in Chicago with her younger brothers Phillip (Geri) Barnett, Barrie (Phyliss) Barnett and her late little brother Joel. Ross (Monica) Nelson became a treasured part of her family later in life.
Gloria and her husband, Shelly, were high school sweethearts who met at 15 and 16 years of age. They were a glamorous couple who believed in living a simple but meaningful life. A true love story, they were devoted to each other for 68 years of marriage.
Gloria lived her life for her three daughters, Janet (Ivan) Kaplan, the late Marcia Rosing, and Julie (Marty) DeRoin. She especially cherished her time as a young mother and wife.
Gloria had a strong relationship with her four grandchildren, Natalie (Michael) Silvestro, Max (Rachel) Kaplan, Ben DeRoin, and Mia (Jack Lassaline) DeRoin. For many years, Gloria and Shelly lived in the same apartment building as all their grandchildren, giving them a unique opportunity to watch them grow.
Gloria was blessed with five great grandchildren: Leo, Vera, and Mason Silvestro, and Jordan and Samuel Kaplan. As “GG,” she loved them to pieces, and nothing could replace her excitement when she was with them.
Gloria was an artist; a homemaker; a gardener; a tennis player; an entertainer; a mahjong player; and an avid reader. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a friend. Most importantly, Gloria strongly believed that everyone, regardless of their beliefs, background or circumstances, possessed equal and inherent human dignity. She treated others accordingly, and extended kindnesses great and small to everyone she encountered. A truly independent woman of her time, Gloria lived her life the way she wanted to and enhanced the lives of many.
A private graveside funeral will be held. A celebration of life will be hosted for family and friends in December. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com