Gladys A. Lemke, 101, of Moline, IL, died Thursday, May 07, 2015, at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis, IL.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4107 21st Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Memorials may be made to the Church.
Gladys was born on November 26, 1913, in Norway, Iowa, the daughter of Simon and Emma Christensen Peterson. She married Ervin A. Lemke on March 6, 1949, in Newhall, IA, and he preceded her in death on September 1, 1992.
Gladys was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moline, where she played in the bell choir, attended and loved the Bible Classes and was involved with various volunteer projects. Gladys also enjoyed traveling, baking and knitting.
Survivors include her
Daughter Kris (Frank) Bull Port Byron, IL
Son Willis "Bill" (Norma) Lemke East Moline, IL
5 Step grandchildren
13 Step great grandchildren
1 Step great great grandchild
2 sisters Ruth Junge
Hazel Junge
And her best friend, Doris Haber
She was preceded in death by her siblings; Ida Mae Rathje, Belda Peterson, June Wear and Clifford Peterson.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015, 10:00am - 11:00am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Service Details
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015, 11:00am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church