Obituary of Gordon Glithero

Gordon Allen Glithero, 55, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side January 18, 2013. Gordon was born October 20, 1958 in Tuscola, IL to Byrl and Norma Glithero. He lived in Zion his whole life. Gordon worked concrete and construction. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, daughters, family and friends. Gordon enjoyed fishing and being in the fresh air and loved to lay in the sun. Survivors include two daughters Ashley and Chianna (Rigo) Glithero of Winthrop Harbor; three grandchildren Adrien, Ivan and Monica Glithero; Mother of his children and only true love, Brenda Hill; three sisters Karen (Bill) Zickert of Pittsville, WI, Carolyn (Dan) Reed of Beach Park, and Patricia (Tommy) Hanson of Beach Park; five brothers Stephen (Sherry) Glithero of Chrisman, IL, James (Linda) Glithero of Waukegan, Craig (Gail) Glithero, Gary (Pattie) Glithero of Zion, and Byrl Glithero of Waukegan; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his father Byrl Glithero and Mother Norma Glithero; four sisters Marilyn Jones, Joan Behinger, Becky Glithero, and Debbie Glithero; and one brother Larry Glithero. Special thanks to Bill and Laura for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. A funeral service will take place at 12:00 o'clock noon at the funeral home. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwest Palliative Hospice, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025.