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Michele Gladu Obituary

Gladu, Michele Marie A Celebration of Life Service for Michele Marie Gladu, 49, of Plano will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Plano. Michele passed away on, December 29, 2009 in Dallas after a long courageous battle against leukemia. Michele was born on June 11, 1960 in Boynton Beach, Florida to the late, John and Cecile Ferrec Knudson. She was a graduate of the University of Florida. She was employed at Toshiba America Electronic Components as Vice-President of Sales. She enjoyed helping people and loved to ensure her family's happiness. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Marie Cavanaugh. Michele is survived by her loving husband, Rick Shedenhelm of Plano; sons, Jason Gladu and Jeffrey Gladu both of Plano; Stepchildren, Rachel Shedenhelm, Hannah Shedenhelm, and Ethan Shedenhelm all from Clifton Springs, New York. She is also survived by her sister, Diane Whitehead of Tamarac, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jan. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michele Gladu

24 Entries

Randall Lopez

September 18, 2019

Michele was a champion and she operated with a spirit of excellence at all times. Michele made a real difference in my life and I just love her for it!

Leslie Lochhead

January 14, 2010

Dear Rick, Jason and Jeffrey, I was so very saddened to hear about Michele's passing. She has crossed my mind every day since Ryan called me to tell me the news. I am so sorry I was unable to attend the memorial. Michele and I went through some very emotional and transitional times together and shared a friendship unlike one I have ever had. We shared secrets together, had fun together, shopped Black Friday together, parented together, traveled together and gave each other great emotional support during some difficult times which grew into joyful and happy times. Our paths grew apart but I always considered her my friend. I will miss you. Love, Leslie Lochhead

cathie hamm calvert

January 7, 2010

I was saddened to hear of the loss of Michele.I have many fond memories from elementary school through highschool of Michele. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cathie Hamm Calvert

Louann Steiner(Metzger)

January 7, 2010

Dear Rick and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you through the days and weeks ahead. We never truly know His plans for us, but we have to trust....

Jill Hoffmann Black

January 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Michelle was a great friend, neighbor and classmate and we had some great times together that I will never forget. What a beautiful person Michelle was.

Lee Arcadipane

January 7, 2010

To Michele's Family,
My condolences to all of you in the passing of your Mom/wife, Michele. I'm sorry she didn't win this battle for a much longer life on this earth to be shared with all of you, too young...
Blessed wishes to all of you.
Rest in Peace Michele.

Masato Terada

January 6, 2010

Michelle-san, I am deeply saddened to hear of your passing. Although I only had the opportunity to actually meet you in person during your business trips to Japan, your presence was always felt at GSMD. Your strong leadership skills and warm personality brought confidence to the team. You will surely be missed.

I offer my deepest condolences to Rick-san and all of Michelle-san's family and friends.

Debbie Mrazek

January 6, 2010

I met Michelle when she was still a "Knudson" at Wyle Laboratories in 1986. It makes me smile to think of her easy laugh and the fun we used to have along with our friend, Rick Smith, commiserating about whatever the "big issue" of the day was with DSC.:) Can only imagine her and Rick laughing together and living very well in their heavenly home and knowing that the only thing that was really important was those they loved. Sweet lady you will be missed and remembered always.

Tim Gomez

January 6, 2010

With deep condolances to the family of a very inspiring, always encouraging Michele Gladu. God be with you, and yours.

Gail Thursz

January 6, 2010

I had the honor to work with Michele throughout her tenure at Toshiba. She was amazing to watch in action. So much strength and energy in such a petite package! She was such an inspiration! Michele was an unbelievable business person, kind friend, caring mentor, loving mom and wife. Every person who she came in contact with was better for it. She will be so missed. All my love and prayers go out to Rick, their children, family and loved ones. Rest in peace angel.

Bill Milford

January 6, 2010

Michele, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have eternal peace with God in heaven.
Bill, Therese and Isabelle Milford

blanche naguib

January 6, 2010

My sinceres condolences to the family.

sincerely.
Blanche Naguib

Lynn Scott

January 6, 2010

Michele and I worked together in the early days of DSC and Toshiba. We shared many happy times in Japan with Rick Smith and Michele. She was a pleasure to work with and my prayers go out to her sons and family.

Dick Clark

January 6, 2010

I had the distinct pleasure to know Michelle as she progressed through the Toshiba management chain. A consumate professional, and caring individual. She will be deeply missed.

Russell Gies

January 5, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Dear Michele's family. You had the joy, priveledge and honour of knowing her and loving her for the last 20 to 30 years. I had the same when we met in third grade and stayed friends thru college. She was always the brightest star. She is in a better place now and I will sleep well knowing she is looking down on us and guiding the Lords wishes for us all.
God Bless Michele and her family.

Blayne Mitterbach Thompson

January 5, 2010

I will gladly support the battle against leukemia and St. Jude's in Michele's honor and as an AHS Alumni. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

January 5, 2010

Michele, thank you for your friendship and for always being there for me. You were such a special person, my inspiration, who I turned to whenever in need of words of wisdom and kindness.

My heart goes out to your loved ones and family during this time of great heartache and sadness.

With love and prayers -
Joy

Vikki Stephens

January 5, 2010

Today was a sad day when I found out that my friend, Michele, passed away but today was also filled with many memories of the fun times we had from 7th - 12th grade in Delray Beach, FL. I remember her infectious smile like it was yesterday. I was so looking forward to seeing her at our high school class reunion last year and sorry that she did not make it. I am thankful that she had such a loving and supportive family because she deserved the best. Rest in peace, Michele, I know that your star is shining brightly in heaven!

jean kilbourne

January 5, 2010

To Michele & wonderful memories of fun times together as neighbors growing up. My condolences to Micheles family. God Speed Michele - may you always be young.... Love, Jean Hegstrom Kilbourne, Boynton Beach, FL 33436

Mandy Merrell

January 5, 2010

Michele, you will be forever in our hearts and our prayers will continue for your children and family. I will always remember your sweet, sweet smile and soft voice. May the Lord be with you all in this time of deep sorrow. + + +

Mandy Camburn Merrell

Victoria Carll

January 5, 2010

Michele, you were one of a kind and one of the finest people I have ever know. I will always cherish our good times and our friendship and will miss you my hero. My love and prayers will be with you and your family always. May you finally find peace in the arms of the Lord.

Margaret Nattoli

January 5, 2010

Too young, too soon, but clearly you touched many lives and you were loved.

Rest in peace, Michele, and may God Bless and comfort your loved ones.

Bill Bathurst

January 5, 2010

To Michelle's Family

I know it is so hard to lose a loved one, to her boys you only have one mom, and I know she loved you very much and was very proud of you. We have a Class of 1978 Atlantic High web site and many of us only recently found out that Michelle was sick. And we are all so sad at her passing, Michelle, was an integral part of our class, everybody knew her and everybody will miss her. God Bless you all

Sally Albright

January 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Michele will be greatly missed.

Sally, Shannon, Christopher and Andrew Albright

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