Gloria Ann Barta, 81, of Flatonia, was born on June 14, 1943, to Henry and Sophie Jasek in La Grange.
She passed away on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.
She was one of 11 children. Gloria was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, granny, great-granny and friend. Gloria spent most of her time with family and friends, spoiling her great-grandchildren and doing the farm life with her husband. She was mostly proud to be a great-granny.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Sophie Jasek; two brothers, Jerome and Henry Jasek; seven sisters, Angeline Dowell, Levine Schmidt, Ivy Curry, Geraldine Blum, Celestine Widacki, Esther Toucket and Bertha Ruether; and son-in-law, Ronald Gartman.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Edwin Barta; two daughters, Sheryl Gartman and Diane Rodela and husband Daniel; three grandsons, Steven McFarlin and wife Penny, Arron Gartman and wife Wendie, and James McFarlin and girlfriend Maura; one granddaughter, Amber Modisette and husband Matthew; seven great-grandchildren, Anthony, Hunter, Gavin, Gunner, Whitley, Grayson and Jackson; sister, Irene Michalsky; sister-in-law, Floretta Riley; along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Flatonia.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Flatonia, Leukemia Research Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
All are invited to sign the guestbook at SchwenkeBaumgarten.com.