Gloria Josephine Taylor

Dollar Bay
Gloria J. (Gene) Taylor, 86, a former resident of Dollar Bay, passed
away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Convalescent Home
in Hubbell, where she had been a resident patient.

She was born on February 25, 1939, in Mohawk, MI, a daughter of the
late Arne and Irene (Kemppainen) Johnson. As a child, she moved with
her family to Hubbell and was a graduate of the Lake Linden High
School with the class of 1957.

Following high school, Gloria worked as a nurse's aide until going to
school to become a nurse. She then worked at the Hospital in Newberry
and St. Joseph's/Portage View Hospital in Hancock.

On October 17, 1970, she was united in marriage to Matt North. The
couple made their home in Dollar Bay. On October 26, 2010, Matt
preceded Gloria in death. On May 4, 2013, Gloria was united in
marriage to Eugene Taylor and the couple continued to make their home
in Dollar Bay.

Gloria has been an active member of Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar
Bay for many years. While married to Matt, the couple enjoyed
volunteering for over 40 summers at the Gitche Gumee Bible Camp. They
also enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Preceding Gloria in death were her first husband Matt, her parents,
her brother Ernest Johnson, her stepdaughter-in-law Ann North and her
nephew Joseph Johnson.

Surviving are:
Her husband: Eugene Taylor; Her stepsons: Gary North, Gene North and Glenn (Laura) North
Her four step-grandchildren and her 8 step-great grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

A funeral service for Gloria will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, January
13, 2026, at Bethany Baptist Church of Dollar Bay. Burial will be
later this spring in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.

Friends may call on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 10 am until time
of services at Bethany Baptist Church of Dollar Bay.

To view Gloria’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please
visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is
assisting the family with the arrangements