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1931 - 2003
Age: 72
GLADYSZ, Joan C.
Otsego
Formerly of Paw Paw
Went to be with the Lord Friday morning, Dec. 5, 2003 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo after a lengthy battle with cancer and other illnesses. Joan fought hard to the end and passed away with her sons at her side. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Joan was born Sept. 3, 1931 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of the late Carl J. and Laura (Douville) Kaiser. On October 9, 1954 in Kalamazoo Joan married Gerald “Jerry” (Bo) Gladysz and they raised two sons, Timothy and Kenneth in Paw Paw where they lived for 35 years and co-owned the Dyckman House. Jerry preceded Joan in death on April 15, 1988. Most recently she owned M-89 Sports Bar and Grill in Otsego with her sons. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Paw Paw and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68, Paw Paw. Surviving are her sons, Timothy (Linda) Gladysz of Otsego and Kenneth (Lisa) Gladysz of Jackson Hole, WY; brother, William “Bill” Kaiser of Tucson, AZ; 3 sisters, Patty (Don) Burza and Shirley (Ray) Burza both of Paw Paw and Jackie Woodruff of Kalamazoo; 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Don Klinger celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Mary’s Church. |
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There are currently 2 condolences.
Shirley Burza
shb133@hotmail.com
Monday December 8, 2003 at
1:10 PM
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Joan was my step-sister, but I felt she was more like a sister. She was so proud of her sons and their accomplishments. Joan enjoyed flowers and working in her yard when the weather permitted. Her beautiful handiwork of afghans and other items showed the care and love she put into everything she did. I will miss her so much.
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Patti & Don Burza
Burza60@hotmail.com
Monday December 8, 2003 at
10:57 AM
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I will miss her greatly! She has been my sister since 1960 and after Mom passed on, we became VERY close. She would do anything for me and I for her! She loved to talk about her two sons and their accomplishments! She was VERY proud of both of them. I have known Joanie since the early 1940's when her Mom used to let me play with her dolls. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her! God Bless her soul! Love, Aunt Patti & Uncle Don
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