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Gladys Herkner Obituary
Gladys, "Meemo" to her family and friends, was born Feb. 12, 1912, to Arthur and Adeline (Furby) North. She was born and raised, and died after 96 years, on the Farm in Long Lake Twp., which will be dedicated as a Centennial Farm on March 8, 2008. Gladys enjoyed working on the Farm, and as a teenager also cooked for The Fletcher Resort on Long Lake. She married Vincent Herkner on Sept. 30, 1931, in Traverse City.
Gladys loved her garden, watching the orioles and hummingbirds, and cooking for her family.
Gladys is survived by her daughters, Annette (Edward) Hardy, Laurene (Ron) Barnes and Betty Hardy, all of Traverse City. She also leaves five grandchildren, Lori (John) Kwasky, Jim (Kathy) Hardy, Brad Hardy, Kelly (Garry) Lemcool, Kevin (Yolanda) Barnes; seven great-grandchildren, Jason Kwasky, Suzanne and Jacqueline Hardy, Jason and Megan Lemcool, Rebekah and Beth Barnes; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Swanson and Beatrice Lautner; brother-in-law, Leo Herkner; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Gladys was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Herkner; her brothers, Orle, Guy, Walter and Carl North; and her son-in-law, Dave Hardy.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Marvin Rosa officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Raymond Bohrer, Dr. Richard Kosinski, and Munson Hospice — especially Heidi and Lynn — for their loving home care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to Munson Hospice.
The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Herkner
Ann & Tom Post
March 2, 2008
Dear Betty, Annette, and Laurene, and Family,We were sorry to read of the loss of your beautiful mother. May happy memories help you through this sad time.
LIPPY & LULU LAWSON
February 29, 2008
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING OF THE FAMILY.TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS.
Brenda King
February 28, 2008
Lori, John and members of Mrs. Herkner's family: I wanted to tell you how sorry I was about the loss of your grandmother and mother. I first knew Mr. and Mrs. Herkner when they came into Mr. McDermott's insurance office and I worked there as a young girl. They were always smiling, always so polite, quiet spoken and fun to talk to. They seemed to be so much in love with each other and so content with their lives. What an example for others. I'm sure you all have wonderful memories from such fine people. My thoughts are with you.
Pam Pieper
February 27, 2008
Betty & Brad,
I am so sorry to hear about Meemo. She will always hold a special place in my heart. She always made sure everyone had plenty to eat...Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family in this difficult time. Take care.
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Betty Plough
February 27, 2008
Annette, Laurene and Betty,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom. I know you have so many wonderful memories of her to sustain you through this difficult time and I hope you will draw on them often. She was a wonderful woman that everyone admired. God has a beautiful new angel in heaven.
Gary & Leila Brown
February 27, 2008
We are so sorry to read about your mother's death. She was a great lady and loved by all. She will cerainly be missed. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you.
Greg Shy
February 27, 2008
Lori and John:
Sorry to hear about your Grandmother. From all you told me about her she sure sounded like an awesome women. You will be in my prayers.
Julie Jimkoski
February 27, 2008
God Bless Meemo and all the loving friends and family she leaves behind. She lived well and will be missed and remembered by all that knew her!
Kathy Morio
February 26, 2008
My sympathy to your family; I am the youngest daughter of Melvin and Edna Kroetsch, I lived on the neighboring farm until I was 10; I remember Gladys always had a sweet smile, the good smells coming from her kitchen and the apron she wore....I always smile whenever I drive by the Herkner farm; cordially, Kathy Kroetsch Morio
Lori Kwasky
February 26, 2008
Meemo
I miss you. I have so many special memories that I will cherish forever. You and Grampie can be together now. He has been waiting patiently for your arrival and will keep you safe in your special place. You and Grampie along with Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Percy can play euchre together again. The Farm will always be taken care of, but it will never be the same without you. We love you, we miss you and we will never forget you.
Love,
Lori, John & Jason
Sen. George/Clara McManus
February 26, 2008
We wish the family condolences . We have many pleasant memories of Mrs. Herkner (Gladys) from our early days in the Long Lake area especially Clara Belle who was a neighbor
Summer Mathews
February 26, 2008
My prayers and love are with your family in this time of sadness. God Bless you all.
Love,
Art and Ann Secor
February 26, 2008
Dear Friends:
We were saddened to learn of Meemo's death and know that she is more comfortable now than her last days. We remember so many times that we enjoyed chatting with her and the fact that she always had a smile no matter how she felt. She will be missed.
In love and sympathy, Art and Ann
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