Gwendolyn "Gwen" Martha Gilbow, 66, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Gwen was born on July 11, 1957, in Richmond, the daughter of William and Flossie (Folkes) Kohl.  She was united in marriage to James "Jim" L. Gilbow of Hardin on June 7, 1975; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Mitchell (Katie) Gilbow of Richmond; two daughters, Heather (Tim) Logsdon of Richmond and Tracy Walden (Don Stafford) of Kansas City; six grandchildren: Blake, Trent, and Paige Logsdon, Amelia, Olivia, and Lawrence Gilbow; two brothers, William (Maxine) Kohl, Jr., of Hardin and Justin "J.D." (Vicki) Kohl of Richmond; and six sisters: Ruby Daniel of Richmond, Minnie Soutee of Higginsville, Rosie Baker-Coffman of Wellsville, KS, Bernice (David) Vermillion of Hardin, Bernette (Steve) Bremer of Sparta, IL, and Helen (Terry) Seek of Lexington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Ellen Boone and Lily Pauline Kohl in infancy.

Gwen was raised and educated in her birthplace, graduating from Hardin High School in the class of 1975. She dedicated her life to childcare in the Ray County area, nurturing countless local children. For over 40 years, Gwen was deeply involved in 4-H, serving as Club Leader for the Guys and Gals Club in Richmond and as a Project Leader, earning a place in the 4-H Hall of Fame. Guided by her Christian faith, she was a devoted member of the Hardin Christian Church. Known for her unselfishness and willingness to help anyone for any worthy cause, Gwen embodied kindness and compassion. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In her leisure time, she enjoyed sewing, cross-stitching, annual family trips to Florida, and attending concerts.  Gwen also enjoyed attending her children's and grandchildren's school activities and sporting events.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gwen Gilbow Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in New Hope Cemetery, North of Hardin.  Please remember to share your memories of Gwen with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.