Gladys C. Larner

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.