Gladys V. Balde
RACINE - Gladys V. Balde, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Sienna Center.
She is survived by her children: David (Robin) Balde and Patrice "Penny" (Jeffrey) Timm; grandchildren: Lisa Balde, Amanda Balde, Brian Granetzke and Craig Granetzke; and eight great-grandchildren. Gladys is further survived by other relatives and friends.
A funeral service for Gladys will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 8500 Durand Avenue, Sturtevant. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Private internment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Faith Lutheran Church have been suggested.
Complete obituary information is made available at www.purathstrand.com.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Avenue
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-8000
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