Gladys I. Gardner

KALONA ? Gladys Irene Gardner, 83, of Washington, formerly of Kalona, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Halcyon House in Washington.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona with the Rev. Dean Elmore officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial und has been established for the family.

Miss Gardner was born March 3, 1933, in Washington County, the daughter of Oscar and Opal (McBride) Gardner. She attended Haver Rural School in Washington County. She enjoyed going to garage sales and visiting with people. She was a very friendly person who enjoyed making friends.

Surviving are one brother, Lester Gardner of Iowa City; one sister, Mildred Kamper of Washington; one sister-in-law, Ruth Gardner of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Cloyd, Earl, and Don Gardner; one sister, Helen Tackenberg; and one sister-in-law, Laverne Gardner.