Gloria Danielson
Nov. 12, 1945 - Sept. 9, 2025
BARAGA — Gloria Kathleen “Kathy” Danielson, age 79, of Baraga, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, surrounded by her husband and children. Kathy was born on Nov. 12, 1945, in L’Anse.
She was the beloved wife of George Danielson for 61 years. Kathy was the eldest daughter of Joseph “Smuck” and Gloria (VanAbel) Darcy of Baraga.
Kathy graduated from Baraga High School in 1963. She continued her education at NMU and graduated as a licensed practical nurse in May of 1964. Kathy started working at BCMH in June of 1964 and dedicated the next 37 years to her patients before retiring in 2007. Kathy was a devoted member of St Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, spending time with her family and friends, her monthly lunches with her retired nursing friends, and The Red Hats ladies.
Kathy wore many hats in her life: wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and caregiver.
Her family was her world. Kathy was the matriarch of her family; the glue that held everything and everyone together.
She especially cherished her children: George (JoAnne) Danielson of Keweenaw Bay, Kristine (Dean) Paavola of Tucson, Arizona, Michele (Brian) Donahue, and Julie Parkila both of Chassell.
In addition to her children, Kathy is loved and will be missed terribly by her grandchildren, Anthony, Kathryn, Rebecca, Daniel, Kirsten, Adam, Erika, Dustin, Jana, and step grandson Derek; great grandchildren, Hotze, Anakin, Ira, Sonnie, Beckett, Finn, Hazel, Henry, Caleb, Elouise, Emilia, Quinn and Kate; siblings, Linda (Larry) Elsner of Durand, Wisconsin, Joe (Jane) Darcy of Marquette, and John (Heidi) Darcy of L’Anse; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at St Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Father Ben Rivard, Celebrant. The family will greet friends at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Immediately following Mass, interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery. A luncheon will then be held in the church hall.
Kathy’s obituary may also be viewedm and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com.
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.