Gloria Cant

Gloria Mae (Morrow) Cant, age 92, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at Mayo Health Systems Red Wing, MN on March 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of unwavering strength, kindness, and had a heart full of love.

Gloria married her Moline, Illinois high school sweetheart, Bill Cant. In the early years of their marriage, Gloria took on administrative roles in Chicago to help support Bill through medical school, working with the Rock Island Railroad and the Secretary of State's office.

Throughout Bill's medical career, they lived in various cities, including San Diego, California, Rock Island, Illinois, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Milwaukee, and Madison, Wisconsin. In 1964, they settled in Red Wing, Minnesota, where Gloria dedicated herself to raising their four daughters, always putting their happiness first.

A proud grandmother to six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Gloria adored her family and cherished the time spent with them. Her love and commitment to her family defined her life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Gloria loved being active and was a social butterfly in the community of Red Wing. She enjoyed golfing, walking, playing bridge, boating on the river, traveling, reading, and tending to her flowers and plants. She had a strong Christian faith and volunteered teaching religion when her children were young. Gloria was a member of the Red Wing golf club and volunteered at the Sheldon Theatre and the hospital auxiliary. Her home was her pride and joy where she loved entertaining, cooking and baking, watching wildlife, and waving to the golfers from her window. She made the best chocolate cake, pies, and rhubarb desserts.

Gloria spent the last 28 years with Norm Rud. She wintered for many years in La Quinta, CA, traveling, golfing, and attending and hosting family gatherings.

Gloria is survived by her four daughters: Cynthia Harmer (Matt), Laurie Kuduk (John), Lisa Albertin (Tom), and Elizabeth Harrill (Len); her six grandchildren: Chuck, Rachel (Dave), Lia, Anne (Matt), Joe (Brittni), and Isaac and three great grandchildren: Henryk, Cameron, and Otto. She is also survived by her sister Jan Bartolo, brother John Morrow and companion Norm Rud.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Donna; her brothers, Dave, Allen, and Jim.

Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025 at The Church of St. Joseph with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Mayo Clinic or the Church of St. Joseph, Red Wing, MN.