Gloria Jean Kallsen of Gill, CO. 71 passed away in Greeley, CO on Sunday October 15th 2017, of natural causes, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Rockford, IL to William & Margaret (Muckart) Katherine.

Gloria married Nick Kallsen on April 4th 1966 in Belton, TX.  They settled in Brighton Colorado and started their family the following year.  They later moved to Morgan County and were residents for over 25 years.  Gloria enjoyed being a mom, ranch-wife, hairdresser to all, and babysitter to many extended "family" members.  Their door was always open and there was always room at the table for anyone who showed up.  There were no strangers, just family.  This was a tradition passed down from Nick's mom, Pearlie Kallsen.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Nick of Gill, CO; 2 children, Tonya (Gordon) Griess of Greeley and Terry Kallsen of Gill, CO; 2 grandsons, Blaine Kallsen & Dustin Griess; 1 sister, Jannyce Bennett of Buffalo, WY; 2 Sister-in-laws, Bonnie (Dale) Arnold of Strasburg, CO and LarriLou Kallsen of Brighton, CO. 3 Nieces & 8 nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William "Dave" Katherine, brother in-law Terry Kallsen, her two sisters, Lettie Katherine and Dorothy McDaniel; and 3 nephews, Daryl, Joey, and Spencer.

A Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at 27754 WCR 66, near Gill, CO. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Children's Hospital of Denver, CO in Gloria's name c/o Heer Mortuary.