Gloria Krall Llewellyn

Gloria Krall Llewellyn (nee Annunzi) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Willow Falls in Crest Hill at the age of 90.

Gloria was the only child born to Joseph and Mary Annunzi (nee Bradeska) on June 23, 1924. Her dad was a flagman for the EJ&E railroad and her mother was an expert seamstress and homemaker. Gloria was a graduate of St. Joseph Parish School’s class of 1937 and St. Francis Academy in 1941. She was very proud of receiving a medal for four years of perfect attendance despite taking a bus to school every day.

Gloria worked as a stenographer at Phoenix Manufacturing and enjoyed bowling on the company team. She met her husband, Ed Krall, a commercial artist with Visking Corporation, at Rivals Bowling Lanes. They were married July 3, 1949 and honeymooned at Niagara Falls. They built their first home in Downers Grove and second home in Joliet, where Gloria resided for 57 years. After Ed’s untimely death in 1964, Gloria married Al Llewellyn and they enjoyed traveling, gardening and crafting together. Gloria took great pleasure in supporting her children, grandchildren and great grandson in their art, music and sports activities.

Other activities Gloria enjoyed were working as a Will County Election judge for 44 years and as treasurer of Joliet Catholic Grade School and Joliet West High School bands. She devoted volunteer hours to St. Genevieve’s Society, the OLA Auxiliary, Catholic Women’s League and Caterpillar Machinists Retiree’s Club.

Gloria leaves her son, Philip (Mary) Krall of Shorewood; her daughter, Carol (Henry) Alexander of Alta Loma, California; her grandson, Eric Krall; granddaughter, Haley Alexander; and great grandson, Ethan Alexander to carry on her legacy.

Preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Krall and Al Llewellyn; her son, Gary Krall; and grandson, Devin Alexander.

In lieu of flowers, please send or click here to make a donation to Joliet Catholic Academy, 1200 N. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, IL, 60435.

Gloria’s family would like to thank the entire staff at Willow Falls for their kindness and dedication to her care.

A Celebration of Gloria’s life will begin on Saturday, May 30, 2015 with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Avenue in Joliet. Inurnment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. There will be no VISITATION OR SERVICES HELD AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Per Gloria’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded.

Saturday, May 30, 2015
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

St. Paul the Apostle Church
18 Woodlawn Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435

Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Paul the Apostle Church
18 Woodlawn Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435

Saturday, May 30, 2015
12:30 PM

Resurrection Cemetery
200 W Romeo Road
Romeoville, IL 60446