Gladys M. Roper

March 18, 1932 - June 9, 2021

Gladys M. Roper, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Lindenhurst, IL. She was born March 18, 1932 in Chicago, and had been a Libertyville resident for the past 65 years. Gladys, along with her friend, Ethel Untermyer, started the project of the Lake County Forest Preserves. She concentrated much of her life as a strong advocate to these wildlife sanctuaries. Gladys enjoyed politics and was active in local and Chicago Theatre. She was also passionate about her Norwegian heritage as both of her parents were born in Norway where she would visit relatives as often as possible. Gladys will be remembered as the second mother to many and for her generosity and giving soul and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Surviving are her 2 children, James (Kim) Roper and Elizabeth “Liz” Schroeder; 5 grandchildren, Nicole Bonds, Matthew Schroeder, Ashley Roper, Jessica (Jason) Russell and Weston Schroeder and daughter-in-law, Liza Simon Roper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Roper in 2012 and by her son, Mitchell Roper in 2020. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. in Libertyville, IL. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.