Lillian Gluba Obituary
In loving memory of Lillian Gluba of Davenport, Iowa, born in East Prairie, Missouri, who departed this world on November 17, 2025 at the age of 86. Lillian leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lillian Gluba to pay them a last tribute.
Though Lillian has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gilbert Smith and Bessie Smith (Laxton). She is survived by: her husband Patrick H. Gluba; her siblings, Loretta Grove and Huey Smith (Jackie); and her children, Marilyn Christiansen (Eric), Brenda Papendorf (Stanley), Patrick Gluba (Nannette), David Gluba (Heather) and James Gluba. She is also survived by 13 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Runge Mortuary Chapel (838 E Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52807).
