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17, 1936 - Nov. 24, 2009SOUTH BEND - Gloria Ann Carr, 73, of South Bend, IN, was unexpectedly taken from our hearts on November 24, 2009. She was born March 17th, 1936, to the late Lloyd and Pauline Ostrander. She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Riley Aurora Pearson. Gloria is survived by a son, James (Linda) Rayl of Mishawaka, and their children, Jeremy Rayl of Utah, Lindsay Rayl of Mishawaka and Chris Milewski of Mishawaka; two daughters, Michelle (Sinat) Svay of Friendswood, Texas, and their beautiful daughters, Soria and Alanna, also of Texas, Kimberly Rayl and her son, Christopher Rayl of South Bend; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Rayl of Florida. One sister, Vicki Friedman of South Bend. She graduated from Niles High School in 1953. She received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in general studies in 1982. Gloria was an owner-operator of many beauty salons in the Michiana area; The Varsity Shop and Afterglo are just a couple. She was deeply involved with the American Cancer Society and particularly with the Look Good Feel Better Program. Gloria enjoyed watching soaps, singing with her sister Vicki, and making people happy. Family and friends may visit on Monday, November 30th, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will take place at 5:00 p.m. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.