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Gladys Larner Obituary

Gladys C. Larner Battle Creek Gladys Catherine Larner, 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born on August 4, 1926 in Detroit to William A. and Freda A. (O'hlrich) Bonke. Gladys was employed for a few years at Post Cereals prior to 1950. She married Lloyd R. Larner on May 28, 1949 in Battle Creek, he survives. Also surviving are 4 sons, Frederick C. Larner of Battle Creek, Michael T. (Loretta) Larner of Augusta, Joseph A. (Susan) Larner of Burlington, and Bernard J. Larner of Battle Creek, 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, a sister, Lucille A. (Franklin) Lindauer of Battle Creek, and sister-in-law Ondavere Bonke of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by brothers William H. and Robert F. Bonke and a sister-in-law Madeline Bonke. Gladys enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting, bingo, viewing waterfalls, knitting, crocheting, and going to the casino. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Craig Lusk officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence.

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2009.
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Joe and Sue,
Thinking of you. You and your family are in our prayers.

Love, Mike and Sandy Eplee

Michael Eplee

February 2, 2009

To the family of Gladys Larner: So very sorry to hear of Gladys' death, and you all have our sympathy. I know she has wanted to be with our Lord for several years - her wish has been granted. May her soul rest in peace. Although we cannot be there, we are with you in thought and prayer - God bless.

Rosalie & Richard Gaudrault

January 26, 2009

Fred, Joe, Mike, and Bernie-so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know she was the anchor point of your lives, and you have my sincerest condolences. I do know what you are going through. The emptiness never leaves, but hurt does soften after a while.

Tim Sheahon

January 25, 2009

Dear Fred, Mike, Joe, and Bernie,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she suffered for years and may she rest in peace now. I have many good memories of her and your dad and of course all of you. It will be hard to grasp her leaving, but God will help you in your grief, just put it all in his hands.
May God Bless you and your Dad.

Susan Sheahon-Hutton

January 25, 2009

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