Gloria Lu Boesdorfer (Sanchez)

Gloria Lu Boesdorfer (Sanchez) 93, of Dover Florida – previously of Williamsville, IL – died peacefully in her sleep Thursday November 18, 2021.  She passed while living in the home of her son Mark Boesdorfer and his wife Diane who lovingly cared for her these last six months.

Gloria was born in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Lucille Bradley of Chatham.  She was the widow of LaVern Boesdorfer who proceeded her 22 years ago after 51 wonderful years of marriage.  She was currently married to Louis Sanchez.

Gloria was a loving wife and devoted mother of four boys (God bless her) later she worked at Williamsville State Bank for over 20 years.  She and LaVern were founding members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman.

Survivors:  husband, Louis Sanchez; four sons Kent (wife, Reola) of Denver, CO; Mark (wife, Diane) of Dover, FL; Craig (wife, Vickie) of Jacksonville, FL; and Todd of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Judy (husband, Loren) Wells of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Viewing 10 – 12 AM Wednesday December 1 ^st Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sherman. Funeral services to immediately follow, the Rev. James Stuenkel officiating, with the burial at Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart.  Lunch will be served at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church following the interment.

The funeral service for Gloria will be livestreamed on Mott & Henning Funeral Home’s Facebook page, starting at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Memorials may be sent to:

Gideons International

Jacksonville Beaches Camp

P.O. Box 330952

Atlantic Beach, FL 32236

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.