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Gladys Flowers Obituary
She was born on January 17, 1934, in Adams County to the late Harry Strahm and the late Ida (Bauman) Strahm. Gladys was united in marriage to Donald K. Flowers on September 23, 1950, in Adams County. After 70 years of marriage, Don preceded her in death on July 18, 2021.
She was a co-owner of Flowers Upholstery in Berne and would help Don deliver furniture. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed her flower gardens.
Gladys and her husband, Donald, were frequent visitors to several area restaurants, including the West End and Richards Restaurant in Decatur. They enjoyed eating out!
Survivors include two sister's in-law, Karen Flowers and Mary (Skip) Ross both of Bluffton, IN;
brother -in- law, Jim Flowers of Bluffton, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Donald K. Flowers.
A funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager – Kirchhofer Chapel with Pastor Mike Wertenberger officiating. Burial will follow at the MRE Cemetery, Berne.
Friends and family will be received one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.
Preferred memorials can be made to Swiss Village Samaritan Fund or the donor's choice.
Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.
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