Gloria M. Ibach
November 2, 1937 ~ January 5, 2024
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Gloria Mae Ibach, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 5th at St Catherine’s North, at the age of 86.
Gloria Savageau was the youngest of nine children born to Henry and Rose Savageau on November 2, 1937, in Fargo ND. She grew up and attended school in Fargo. She had a special bond with her siblings, and she cherished her time with them.
Gloria met Anton (Tony) Ibach Jr. while he was dragging Broadway. Dad proposed to Mom at the Fargo Theatre, and they were married on August 24, 1957, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. They had three children, Tammy (Lorne) Critchley, Tina (Jeff) Johnson, Anthony (Hollie) Ibach. Five grandchildren: Kyle (Steph) Critchley, Jill (Keegan) Anderson, Cole Larsen, Tyler Ibach and Chandler Ibach; and six great grandchildren, Gwen, Millie and Archie Critchley and Oliver, Emma, and Lucy Anderson.
Gloria had an admirable work ethic, starting at a young age and continuing throughout her life, rarely missing a day. While raising her family she worked at Roman Meal, General Nutrition and in 1989 at the age of 52 she got her GED and her favorite job at Moorhead State University in Food Service. Gloria spent 20+ years at MSU, she loved going to work and feeding the students!
Her family was her deepest joy and she loved to have them by her side. Her kitchen was a favorite place to gather for family, friends, and neighbors. Gloria also cherished all the time spent with her many in-laws, the lifetime friends from the 50’s, camping at Viking Bay, gardening, bingo, and an occasional trip to the casino.
She had a sweet demeanor, a kind and generous heart, and a contagious smile. She was the best mother-in-law and a favorite Aunt to many of her nieces and nephews.
Gloria was preceded by her parents and her loving husband of 51 years, Tony as well as all her siblings.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers a donation be made to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, ND, with visitation beginning one hour prior.
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Visitation - Saturday: January 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial Service - Saturday: January 27, 2024 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Tina and Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Your in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Always know Tina if ever you need I am here for you.
Brenda & Bruce
Sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing we were the neighbors on 5th ave
Hollie and Tony and family, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you all at this difficult time.
Sympathies to all of the families. We were neighbors to Gloria & Anton(Tony) on 5th Avenue South and knew them from St. Anthony’s Parish where they were married.
God Bless 🙏
Bernadette & George Lies & daughters, Natalie & Deidra “+”
Sympathy and prayers for the family. I worked with Gloria and she was great to work with.
Tammy, Tina, Anthony and families our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Aunt Gloria’s wonderful sense of humor and great laugh. When I close my eyes I can hear her laughing in heaven right now. How lucky we all were to have known her. God Bless
Gloria was such wonderful person , we are so glad to have know her.
Tina, Tammy and Anthony, I feel truly blessed by God to have spent a large part of my childhood around Gloria. She will be greatly missed and always in my heart .
Brad and Becky King prayers for gloria’s family she will be missed such a sweetie!
Condolences to the Ibach families. I certainly enjoyed many years with your family. God Bless your memories of your Mother