Gladys Marie Kuhn, 69, a resident of Alexander Street in Plymouth since 1986, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, following a brief illness.
The daughter of Dwight L. and Zona E. Steininger, Gladys was born on October 2, 1943. She was a member of the 1961 graduating class of Aubbeenaubbee High School in Leiters Ford.
She had worked as a cashier at Kroger Company in Plymouth for over 32 years.
Gladys enjoyed County Music, especially Alan Jackson songs, flower gardening, watching Notre Dame Women’s Basketball, where she was a season ticket holder and being with family, especially her grandchildren.
She attended the First Baptist Church in Plymouth and was a volunteer with Marshall County Center for Hospice Care. She often took her pet Pomeranian, Sugar on visits.
Gladys is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Jo Overmyer of Plymouth; a son, Michael D. (Jackie) Overmyer of Bremen; her special lifetime friend, Larry Sellers of Rochester; two granddaughters: Carmen Marie Overmyer of Plymouth and Brianna Nicole Overmyer of Argos; two brothers: Kenneth L. (Betty) Steininger of Rochester and Cledith D. (Sarah) Steininger of Gary; a sister, Edith Kay (Gary) Heishman of Ft. Wayne; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Austin Dwight Overmyer and a niece, Debbie McFarland.
Friends may visit with Gladys’ family from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services officiated by Rev. Lonnie Nichol, will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions in Gladys’ memory may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital, 702 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 or Ronald McDonald House, 435 Limsetone St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2819
Linda Holderread Pearl says
Dear Rhonda, Mike, Carmen & Breanna,
My love and prayers are with you. God blessed you with a very special mom & grandma. She loved each of you very deeply. May Christ\’s love & your wonderful memories of all of those special times with her comfort you until you meet again.
Doris Engel Murray says
Dear Rhonda, Mike and family
A few of us joined Gladys in our sixth year of life as we entered our school experience at the little old school house in Delong, Indiana. We continued through the next 12 years growing and learning together. In 1961 five or so new friends had joined us and we graduated from Aubbee High School. Our little group of 15 spread out to live our separate lives growing and loving our families. The few times since graduation that we were able to be together were so very special. We join you in feeling this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deborah O\'Connor says
Rhonda ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Mom was truly an amazing women..
Deborah O\’Connor
Linda Holderread Pearl says
Dear Rhonda, Mike, Carmen & Breanna,
My love and prayers are with you. God blessed you with a very special mom & grandma. She loved each of you very deeply. May Christ\’s love & your wonderful memories of all of those special times with her comfort you until you meet again.
Doris Engel Murray says
Dear Rhonda, Mike and family
A few of us joined Gladys in our sixth year of life as we entered our school experience at the little old school house in Delong, Indiana. We continued through the next 12 years growing and learning together. In 1961 five or so new friends had joined us and we graduated from Aubbee High School. Our little group of 15 spread out to live our separate lives growing and loving our families. The few times since graduation that we were able to be together were so very special. We join you in feeling this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deborah O\'Connor says
Rhonda ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Mom was truly an amazing women..
Deborah O\’Connor