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Gloria J. Ritchie
Gloria J. Ritchie
Solon
Gloria J. Ritchie, age 76 of Solon, formerly longtime resident of North Liberty died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics – North Liberty Campus after being stricken suddenly.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the St.Johns Lutheran Church in Ely, where there will be a time of visitation beginning at 9am until the service time at the church. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her honor to St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ely.
For a complete obituary, to share a thought, memory or condolence with her family please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.
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