Gladys Ann Ruestman

1936 - 2017

Gladys Ann Ruestman obituary, 1936-2017, St. Johns, MI

Gladys Ann Ruestman

1936 - 2017

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

Gladys Ruestman Obituary

Published by Clinton County Community Newspapers on Feb. 5, 2017.
Gladys Ann Ruestman

St. Johns

Gladys Ann Ruestman age 80, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, at her daughter's home.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. George W. Brinley officiating.  Burial will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on February 1, 2017 at 3:00 P.M.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

Gladys was born in St. Johns, MI on December 12, 1936, the daughter of Martin and Lona (Marten) Silm.  Gladys graduated from St. Johns High School and later attended Davenport College in Lansing, MI.

Gladys was a long time member of the St. John's Lutheran Church and resident of St. Johns, MI.  She was very active in the church and was involved in planning funeral dinners and Ladies Guild.  She was an avid sports fan and especially liked MSU. Gladys loved spending time with her family. 

She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Peterson, grandchldren; Ryan Peterson, Emily Peterson, Lindsay Teems, Nicholas Ruestman, Megan Ruestman, Alexa Ruestman, great grandchildren; Michael and Dustin Teems, brother Charlie and Theresa Silm, and special friend John Ernst. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Lynn Ruestman.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church or the American Lung Association.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.

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February 6, 2017

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February 5, 2017

Clinton County Community Newspapers posted an obituary.

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Kathy Pettigrew

February 6, 2017

Evelyn
This weekend I read about your Mother's passing. So sorry I did not know in time to attend the visitation and funeral. I know how difficult it is to loose a parent. I hope you find comfort in your memories of Gladys. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Kathy Pettigrew

Shelly Bird-McKay

February 1, 2017

Just want to say your in my prayers and thoughts. Gladys was such a nice lady.

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