Gladys Evelyn Schroeder
January 20, 1920 - December 24, 2016
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MONONA/BROWN DEER/MILWAUKEE-Gladys E. "Nina" Schroeder, age 96, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born on Jan. 20, 1920, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harold and Lydia (Kallis) Maguire. She was a 1938 graduate of Washington High School in Milwaukee. Gladys married the love of her life Howard Schroeder on Sept. 8, 1941. They were married for 60 years. Gladys worked proudly in and outside her home over her many years, retiring from her job as a bookkeeper at Woolworths in 1985. Gladys was an avid reader, a writer of poetry and a caring-loving person within her many family roles and as a friend. Gladys is survived by her son, Gary (Diane) Schroeder; three grandchildren who fondly call her "Nina", Greg (Michelle) Schroeder, Chris Schroeder and Amber (Michael) Sehgal; two grandchildren by marriage, Kevin (Kathy Park) Loniello and Lisa (David Bohl) Loniello; seven great-grandchildren, Bailey, Shayen, Brooke, Owen, Sidra, Andie and Holliday; and special family friend, Richard Katz of Brown Deer, Wis. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Lydia; father, Harold; and her husband, Howard C. Schroeder. A family celebration of Nina's life will be held at a later date. Gladys' family encourages a donation towards 'researching a cure' through the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org or (800) 272-3900 or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090) in Gladys' name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Diane Skogen
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I am so saddened to hear of my dearest Aunt Gladys passing but also realize what a long slow good bye it is to watch someone we love slowly go away from
Us with Alzheimer's! Her family was everything to her and Gary and his family was her heart! She was one of the kindest women one could ever know and I have so many wonderful warm memories of spending time with her and Uncke Howard and Gary growing up! I so looked forward to summers knowing I would be going to the Schroeder's to spend some time with three of my very favorite relatives I ever had! Her long slow good bye is over for all that knew and loved her but her love and kindness will never be forgotten! I know she is happy now to be with her love of her life and forever partner in life her husband Howard and her trials here on earth are done! My heart is filled with sadness in the loss of my beautiful aunt but she will never be forgotten and I will carry all the beautiful memories I have of her in my heart until one day we also will meet again! My deepest sympathy to you Gary and your family! My love and prayers are with you! Diane
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Lucy Vaughn
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Gary & family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Gladys. I'm very glad I was able to get to know Gladys over the past couple years and to be able to hang out with her & help her as much as I could. She was a wonderful person & it was a great pleasure to be able to spend time with her. My condolences to all of your family.
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Anita J. Martin
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To Gary and family--So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Gladys. My Mom, Audrey Haack, and I enjoyed having lunch with Gladys several years ago with cousins Carol and Glorine (Irma's daughters). Some of my earliest and fondest memories as a child are of Aunt Gladys taking us twins down to the Grande shopping and out to lunch; we so looked forward to and enjoyed those trips . She was very good to us girls. I know my mother always appreciated and was grateful for Gladys' kindness and help with us, especially as babies (when my Mom had 3 kids under age 6) and as toddlers. Gladys was kind, caring, and loving...may she rest in peace. My Mom passed away Nov. 6, so I'd like to think she and Aunt Gladys got a chance to spend some time Christmas Day together in Heaven...Take care, Anita