Gloria Sue Geerlings, known lovingly to so many as Glo, passed away on October 8, 2026 at the age of 65. A longtime resident of Zeeland, Michigan, she filled every room she entered with her infectious laugh and her unmistakable joy for life.
Gloria was born on November 30, 1960, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Francis and Evelyn Moon. She graduated from Manton High School in 1979. On August 17, 1985, she married the love of her life, Donald Geerlings, beginning a wonderful life that would span more than four decades, filled with the family that meant everything to her.
Those who knew Gloria remember her huge heart, her generosity, and her welcoming nature that made everyone feel at home. She carried herself with grace and offered compassion freely to everyone she met. She had a true spirit of adventure and loved to travel, whether that meant camping, boating, riding her motorcycle, or simply being near the water at the beach or lake cottage. Above all, she loved her husband, her children, and her grandchildren, and spent as much time with her family and friends as she possibly could.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Donald; her son, Bradley Geerlings; her daughter, Kasandra Gelder, and son-in-law, Michael; her grandchildren, Aaiden Gillespie, Amelia Perez, Roman Perez, and Jackson Gelder; her siblings, Kay Roys, Martin Moon, Sandra Moon, David Moon, and Judith Moon; and many beloved in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Evelyn Moon.
A service celebrating her life will be held at the Indian Lake Association pavilion on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at 8400 Cheyenne Drive, Howard City, MI 49329.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to:
Helen Devos Children’s Hospital
https://corewellhealth.org/foundation
or
Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
https://www.stjude.org/donate
Arrangements are by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464.
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