Gloria Ann McMullen

Gloria Ann McMullen, age 83 of Crosby went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  She was born to Paul and Mary Ann (Wudenich) Koller in St. Paul, Minnesota.  After the loss of her mom, she was raised by Leonard and Helen Bitterman of So. St. Paul.  Gloria married Thomas B. McMullen, the love of her life.  They were married for 60 years.  They had five children, Thomas (Nancy) McMullen, Mary (Rich) Aulie, Kimberly Coyle, Robin (Mike) Soderlund and Kelly McMullen.

Gloria is also survived by eight grandchildren: Michelle (Matt) Vogl, Steven (Allison) McMullen, Brandon Coyle, Robert (Bre) McMullen, Zachary Spehar, Jacob Spehar, Suntina Spehar, and Isaac Spehar; and three great grandchildren, Ethnie and Emmett Vogl and Emry McMullen; one sister, Kay Krupenny; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Bitterman; one uncle, Bill Wudenich, and several extended family members and grandchildren.

Preceding Gloria in death are her parents; her husband, Tom; four brothers, Daniel, Robert, James and Richard Bitterman; son-in-law, Michael Coyle and brother-in-law, Keith Krupenny.

Gloria was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and sister-in-law.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby and the CCW.  She was a retired Para Professional for the Crosby-Ironton School District for many years.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.  Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.  Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby