Gladys Lula Schnackenberg

Gladys Lula Schnackenberg, age 98 of Hastings, passed away November 15, 2009 at Carveth Village in Middleville, Michigan. \r

Gladys was born November 2, 1911 in Port Huron, Michigan. \r
She married Sidney Schnackenberg on April 15, 1930. \r

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Sidney; brothers, Harold Downing and Lowell Downing. She is survived by sons, Richard Schnackenberg, Marysville, MI, James (Jackie) Schnackenberg, Hastings, MI; daughter, Linda Schnackenberg, Detroit, MI; grandchildren, Eric (Jody) Schnackenberg, AnnMarie Schnackenberg, Ryan Schnackenberg and Matt Schnackenberg; sister, Waive Kennedy, Kalamazoo, Mi; great-grandson, Sawyer Schnackenberg and many special nieces and nephews. \r

Gladys was a homemaker and also worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, S.H. Schnackenberg Inc. She was blessed with loving friendships grown from her interests in others. An accomplished artisan, Gladys created wonderful hooked rugs of the Pearl McGowan School as well as paintings of a wide variety. Her cooking skills were renowned as were her beautiful flowerbeds. Later in life, Gladys enjoyed opportunities to visit a number of countries around the world including China, Scotland, England, Ireland and Egypt. \r

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the staff of Carveth Village and Barry County Hospice. \r

Memorial services for Gladys will be held at 12:00 noon, Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the First Congregational Church, 723 Court St., Port Huron, Michigan. Memorial Contributions may be made to Blue Water YMCA Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Program, 1525 Third St., Port Huron, MI 48060.\r

Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net)