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Gloria Alene Warner, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Optalis Health and Rehab.
She was born February 2, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Charley A. and Wanda (Brunner) Roberts, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1965.
Gloria raised two children and later became a press operator at Lear, now IAC.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Gloria was very family-oriented, generous, and kind-hearted. She loved to crochet and often made blankets which she gave to family and friends. She was very intelligent and loved any and all kinds of puzzles.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shannan Hardesty; son, Michael L. Warner Jr.; grandchildren, Courteney Swartz, Lindsey (Kevin) Wolheter, Zachary Hickman, David Jordan Ray Hardesty (Emma Patrick), Michael Warner, Jacob Warner (Maranda Wonders), and Kaleb (Brandy) McCarroll; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; two sisters, Gail (Tom) Thiel and Dawn Walker; and brother-in-law, Robert Crosbie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charley Roberts; sisters, Dixie Hemenway and Hazel Crosbie; nephew, Wesley Klein; and her beloved dog, Max.
In accordance with family wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations in Gloria’s memory may be directed to St. Joseph County Animal Control. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
