Gloria Elaine Burch, 83, of Whitehall, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by family and friends that she deeply loved. She was born April 8, 1941, in Robinson, Illinois, to her late parents Vernon G Culp and Jennie M (Brubaker) Culp.

Beloved wife of the late Francis B Burch Sr., they spent 64 beautiful years in marriage.  Gloria is survived by: her sister, Virginia Hall; brother, Robert (Barbara) Culp; son, Francis (Anita) Burch Jr.; daughter, Gail (Rocky) Kalbrener-Mazzeo; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Gloria enjoyed many years as a florist in Lakewood Club and Whitehall.  She also spent many years as a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, baking, cooking large family meals, and painting.  Her many paintings, whether it was on wood, canvas, or rocks, were presents to family and friends. She was always very generous and kind that way. Known as "Ma" Burch to many in the Whitehall sports circle, she remembered everyone's name. Gloria was also a lifelong member of the Fox Lake Rod and Gun Club.

Always determined and with diminished health, her greatest wish was to fly for the very first time to Washington state in September to see her granddaughter, Zanna's wedding, and to see her grandson Zachary's two baby boys, her great-grands.  She did it!

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, December 2, 2024, at the White Lake Eagles, 1204 S. Lake St, Whitehall, MI 49461.

Memorial cards and honoraria can be sent to: Gail Kalbrener-Mazzeo, 515 E Alice St, Whitehall, MI 49461.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com