Gladys M. Wiesenhofer

Gladys M. Wiesenhofer, aged 85, of Grand Rapids and formerly Hastings, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Clark Retirement Community. The daughter of Jerry and Anna (Kuhtic) Malina, Gladys was born March 28, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Wayland High School, moved to Hastings in 1950, and lived at Clark Retirement Community for the past 8 years. Gladys married Maurice M. Wiesenhofer on September 7, 1946, after his service in World War II. Gladys worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1962 until 1983, and was a member of the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, Eastern Star and Vivian's. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and also enjoyed cooking and canning. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Maurice, her parents, and a sister, Violet Lutostanski. She was a devoted wife and proud mother, and her pride in her two daughters was only outweighed by the sheer joy she experienced as a grandmother. The tenderness and enthusiasm she had for her grandchildren was something special to behold. Gladys is survived by her daughters, Janice (Robert) Price of Wyoming and Lorie (Thomas) Nicholson of Grand Rapids; her grandchildren, Kerry (Dan) DenBraber, Chad Nicholson, and Katey Price; her siblings, Gerrie Pirkola of Ludington, Dolores (Bud) Bottum of Grand Rapids, and Nick (Jan) Malina of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 4-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home, and funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:00 am at Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Faith Hospice, in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are being made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, and you may leave a message or memory to the family at girrbachfuneralhome.net.\r