Gloria J. Stockham

Lewistown- Gloria J. Stockham, 70, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:46 AM Monday June 19, 2017 at Heartland Health Care in Canton.

She was born January 24, 1947 in Litchfield, the daughter of Joseph and Jean (Gilpin) Held. She married Ralph “Bud” Stockham on November 10, 1979 in Lewistown. He survives with two daughters, Lori Cook of Brownsburg, Indiana; and Stacey Adams of Boca Raton, Puerto Rico; three grandsons, Justin (Christa) Smith, Austin Mibbs, and Aaron Adams; two great grandchildren; and three brothers, Gary (Janet) Held of Raymond, Donnie (Elaine) Held of Farmersville, and William (Bev) Held of Raymond. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Gerald Held.

Community was important to Gloria. She sold Avon for over 30 years and considered each one of her customers a friend. She was a longtime active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lewistown and Spoon River Professional Women’s Club
Her faith, family, and friends were important to her. She could be found drinking coffee every day at the local gathering place. She always looked forward to socializing and sharing a laugh with dear friends. Gloria will be remembered for her kindness, positive attitude, willingness to help, and contagious smile.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lewistown. Visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 PM with a rosary service at 4:30 PM at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. A committal service with burial will be held at 3:30 PM Saturday at St. Raymond’s Cemetery at Raymond, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Spoon River Professional Women’s Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com