Condolences for Gretchen M. Del Bianco as of 04/07/2026 at 1:36 pm

Catherine Pletta added on 08/18/2020 at 9:14 am 
Love and prayers for all.  
Cathy

Brian Abney added on 08/18/2020 at 9:59 am 
Richard and family, your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kristina Devilbiss added on 08/18/2020 at 11:40 am 
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful person and an inspiration to me. I always appreciated her humor, strength, and positive attitude. Prayers of comfort for you all.

Becky Martin added on 08/18/2020 at 12:35 pm 
Rich, Anthony and Abigail...you iare all in my thoughts and prayers. Gretchen"s spirit and kindness were second to none.

Annie (Schirger) Mitchell added on 08/18/2020 at 4:51 pm 
To the Gluek Family and especially Karla,
I was so sorry to hear that Gretchen passed away. I knew from your mom that she had been ill. Karla, you were a dear grade school friend of mine and I remember Gretchen well as a grade schooler! It sounds like she grew into a beautiful and loving woman. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts.
Love and Prayers,
Annie (Schirger) Mitchell

Pat Hrabe added on 08/18/2020 at 6:02 pm 
Truly sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing.  I was a classmate of hers at Lourdes.  Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with her family.   

                      Sincerely,
     
                                  Pat Hrabe

Laurie Korsmo added on 08/18/2020 at 6:10 pm 
I'm so very sorry to hear of Gretchen's passing. Please know you're all in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with this tremendous loss.
Sending my love,
Laurie

Tamara L Koehler added on 08/19/2020 at 6:12 pm 
Gretchen was truly a ray of light in this world.  A beautiful soul who touched the lives of so many.  She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.  I am so sorry for your loss.

Tracy Boyum added on 08/19/2020 at 6:30 pm 
I have worked with Gretchen as our careers crossed paths in the Byron School District.  However, we became more than colleagues as I also had Anthony in my classroom when he was in kindergarten, and that brought Gretchen and I closer on a personal level.  Since then we have had time to talk about both work and family.  I have watched her go through this battle with the most amazing grace and strength!!!  She remained positive as she continued to live her life through each day.  I am deeply saddened that she lost this fight, as our school lost an amazing teacher, but our world lost a wonderful person who brought joy and passion into the things she did!!!  My prayers go to her family, and we will not forget Gretchen as the new school year starts, but we will remember the smiles and love that she brought to her students.  Thank you for sharing her with us!!!
 
Tracy Boyum 

Don McKinnon added on 08/20/2020 at 1:24 pm 
I'm lucky to have known Gretchen. Deepest condolences to the Del Biancos and Glueks. She was a bright shining light, and I have many fond memories of her from St. John's and LHS. God Bless.

Monica Bishop added on 08/21/2020 at 10:01 am 
We are so sadden by Gretchen's passing. Continued prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time.
 
The Bishop Family

Anne Messick added on 08/23/2020 at 10:48 am 
To Karla and the Gluek family,
 
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
Anne Messick

 

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