With cherished memories in our hearts, we say goodbye to Gloria Mary Skelton (nee Loescher), 69, of Arnold, MO who passed away on March 2, 2025. Daughter of the late De Lura Nell Brummett and the late Omer Charles Loescher. Gloria was a beloved mother to 3 children, Colleen (Joshua) Byington, Andrew Skelton, and Laura (Scott) Land. She was a cherished grandmother to 3 grandkids, Mason Skelton, Scotty Land, and Oliver Land. A dear sister to Jackie (Paul) Smith and Gregory Brummett. She was also a beloved friend and coworker. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, working on puzzles, soaking up the sun and going to the gym. Gloria was a dedicated professional, having worked for Saint Louis University Hospital for almost 40 years and also working part time at Arnold Dierbergs.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her
Services: A memorial gathering will be held at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd on Saturday, March 22, from 12 Noon until time of Service 2 p.m. (with all services concluding at Kutis).
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Ms. Skelton. -The O’Brien family
Gloria, you will tremendously be missed. We love you dearly. You were the best neighbor a person could have. R.I.P. my dear friend. I miss you.
Gloria was always such a bright and positive presence at SLU. She will be greatly missed.
Gloria was the heart of SLU cardiology and made my time there a pleasure and joy. I and many others would never have had such a great career without her support. My thoughts are with you in your new journey.
I am so very sad to hear of the passing of Gloria. I worked with Gloria for many years and know how much she loved her family. May her memory always be a Blessing to you.
Gloria – a wonderful person who deserves a great celebration. She never wanted any attention and never took any credit, but she made my life and so many lives better with all she did. She made cardiology work at SLU. She will be greatly missed.
Gloria was a great co-worker and friend. She was my go to person-always willing to help. I will dearly miss her.
I will miss you so much grandma, you were the best grandma ever and I will miss and remember you always. I will always love you, and I promise to make you proud. Can’t wait to see you up in heaven one day.
I’m deeply saddened by Gloria’s passing. Her warmth, integrity, and dedication to SLU were very special. Gloria’s exceptional presence brightened our workplace daily. I will miss her greatly and cherish the memories of working alongside such a remarkable person.
Gloria was the heart and soul of SLU Cardiology. No task was too difficult or too menial for her caring and selfless attention. She was truly a pleasure to work with for all. She was always there when it counted. It was an honor to have worked with her.
I worked with Gloria at Dierbergs and my husband is her dentist. I have known her for years. I am saddened she passed away. We were hoping and praying she would get better. We will miss her so much! Sending live and prayers to her family
Gloria was such a cheerful and energetic colleague. She was willing to help her faculty out no matter the time of day. She will be sorely missed here at Saint Louis University.
– Dave Stoeckel
Gloria will be deeply missed. She was the essence of Cardiology for so many years. She was my greatest support through the first few years after I joined SLU. Without her support, I would not have known how to navigate my way at SLU. My deepest condolences to Gloria’s family.
Gloria was the first person I met when I started working at SLU three years ago. I still remember that first day—walking into SAP, seeing how busy she was, yet she still took the time to sit with me, making me feel welcome. From that moment on, she became both a mentor and a friend. I will miss her dearly.
Gloria was my oldest surviving first cousin and I have memories of our childhood at times together at Grandma Adkins home.
It’s sad to see our generation dwindling but good to know that her life touched so many others in loving ways…
Oooey,Oooey !!
Your cousin Bob Broeker here, Gloria and I are the same age, not sure if she is a few months older or younger ?
Grandma Adkins house on Sulpher Avenue, been by there a few times over the years.
It is sad that we are all passing away, but we were fortunate as children !
Chef Boy-R-Dee pizzas and Busch beer !
Gloria you will be deeply missed. You were always very pleasant and loving to work with. Heaven will receive an angel to join them. Prayers for you and your family. Dierbergs loss a friend.
Gloria welcomed me when I started here at SLU. Her kindness made my transition so much easier and we became good friends. Her warmth, dedication, and generosity touched so many lives. She will be deeply missed.
My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
My prayers to Gloria’s children and to you Greg and Jackie !
What GREAT times we had when our families were closer growing up !
Gloria and I are the same age, I cant remember when her birthday was, mine is 1-31-1956.
I have every intention on being there on 3-22, which would have been my sister Liz’s 71st birthday, had she not passed away.
May God bless all !
Peace and prayers to Gloria’s family. Those of us lucky enough to work with Gloria at SLU knew how very much she loved her family. Gloria was a force that kept everyone and everything in Cardiology at SLU going for many years. 🙏☮️🩷
I met Gloria when I worked in Cardiology at SLU Hospital. She was a delightful colleague and friend. She talked about retiring this year and I hate that she wasn’t able to enjoy that. She always asked about my kids and we would talk about her grandbabies, whom she cherished.
She will be greatly missed at SLUH.
Thank you, Gloria for all what you have done for me and my colleagues! You are a wonderful person; we will miss you greatly!
Gloria was an amazing person; always upbeat, always had a smile on her face whilst working hard to keep the cardiology division afloat. She truly made our lives so much easier, and words cannot express how blessed and grateful we all are of your years of hard work and dedication. I will miss you Gloria.
Gloria was such a special lady and I enjoyed working with her! She was such a support and prayer warrior for me before I went through my surgery in December. She would always ask how I was doing and tell me she was praying for me. She was such a hard worker and wonderful person! She will be greatly missed.
I first met Gloria when I began a nursing internship in the Heart Failure & Transplant program at SLU in 1994. If the nurses who supported the cardiologists in this group were the ship, then Gloria was the rudder & motor. She kept us on task and was the most efficient & capable person I’d ever met. I pray for your soul, Gloria, but I’m sure you’re already in heaven, so I’ll also pray for you dear family whom I know are grieving your loss.-you will be missed. Peace & blessings to all.
Sending my deepest condolences to Gloria’s family, friends, and colleagues. Gloria was always there to help us at SLU between Cardiology, Oncology, Pulmonary, and more on a professional or personal level. It still does not seem possible we lost Gloria and we all miss her dearly. Rest in Heavenly Peace Gloria.
Gloria, such a great name for such a beautiful person. Gloria became our friend and puzzle swap partner at Dierbergs. My Mom and I are regular customers and she touched our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Gloria, fly high and enjoy the sunshine.
What a beautiful picture of Gloria! Those blue eyes!! Gloria will be remembered for many positive things she put her energy towards. She was a dedicated employee to Saint Louis University School of Medicine for more years than most have worked at the institution. I for one had the pleasure of working with Gloria at SLU Cardiology beginning in the mid 1980’s. I also know that she loved her grandchildren and children. Was shocked to hear of her passing. She will be missed by many!
Gloria was the kindest, most caring, and incredibly brilliant coworker. I was blessed to work with her in EPS and later Heart Transplant. She was the glue that held us all together and a great friend. I’m sad that so much time passed since I last saw her. She will always be remembered with love. Deepest condolences to her family. Rest easy, dear Glo!
Gloria and I had many great talks and laughs. Gloria was incredibly supportive of me and all of Cardiology (arguably SLUCare). I am very grateful for the time we had together.
May you finally meet Chris Cornell in heaven. Until you and I meet again, I will cherish my memories of you greatly.