Gladys Conner

1944 - 2025

Gladys Conner

April 8, 1944 - September 28, 2025

Gladys J. Conner, 81, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on September 28, 2025, after a courageous fight over the last year with bladder cancer. Her life will be honored during a visitation on October 13, 2025, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. A Mass celebrating her life will be held on October 14, 2025, 10 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Davenport, followed by burial at the Rock Island National Cemetery next to her beloved husband, Alfred Conner.

Gladys was born on April 8, 1944, in Washington, Iowa, to Lyle and Ruth (Boyd) Schulty and was united in marriage to Alfred E. Conner on October 19, 1963. She graduated from Washington High School, then attended Marycrest College in Davenport. She worked for over 40 years with Williams National Surety in Davenport retiring in December 2019.

Gladys was known for her kind and welcoming nature. She was a remarkable woman who was loved by many, earning their affection through her warmth and generosity. Music was one of Gladys's gifts and she often shared her voice by singing at weddings and funerals. She cherished every moment spent cheering for her children and grandchildren at their sporting events, taking pride in being an active and supportive presence in their lives.

Gladys leaves behind her loving family, including her children, Kathryn Conner (Minneapolis), Alan Conner (Davenport), and Laura (Eric) Soride (Coralville). She was the proud Nana to Michael Smith, Chaunelle Smith, Logan Conner, Charles Conner, Ryan Conner, Arbor Soride, and Cooper Soride; and to her great-grandchildren.

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