WEBURG, Gretchen

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 10/17/2014 Gretchen Weburg began her journey to her eternal life with God in Heaven Oct. 8, 2014, at home in Show Low with her husband of 51 years, Michael Weburg, at her side. Gretchen was the daughter of Elmer Kermit and Martha Ellen (Christman) Gosser of Gibson City, Ill. Gretchen bravely battled breast cancer for seven years after she and Michael retired from St. Paul, Minn., to Arizona in 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, older sister Roena Enghausen and younger sister Rita Kaye (F. Jay) Foster, who also fell to breast cancer. Gretchen worked as a bank teller and manager in Oquawka, Ill., as well as in Pinetop and McNary. In 1973, she began devoting her full time to her children and family. Being a mother was Gretchen’s main objective in life. Another love was fishing, which usually did involve “catching” for Gretchen. These were always family outings, as Gretchen entrusted a child to another only once, when her son was born. Gretchen’s and Michael’s faith in God has carried them through. If Gretchen could leave some last words, they may well be these: “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be aware. Be very aware!” Surviving are her husband, Michael “Mick” Weburg of Show Low; daughter Michelle Weburg of Texas; son Wren Michael (Beverly) Weburg of Calif.; and brother Michael Kermit Gosser of Central Illinois. Gretchen is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel of Show Low handled arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.