Gladys M. Zielke

Gladys Mary Zielke, age 91, of Manawa, died Monday, November 14th, at her residence. Gladys was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on May 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Laura (Haas) and Henry Mischler. Gladys married George Zielke on Dec 17, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church at Baldwins Mill. He preceded her in death June of 1992. Gladys enjoyed her flowers and watching her cardinals, humming birds and blue birds. She looked forward to visiting with family and friends, along with Pastor Karen. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Ogdensburg. She is survived by her children: Dolly (Bob) Berghuis, James Vosters, Susie (Mike) Stratton, Eugene (Cindy) Vosters, Verna Linjer, Larry Vosters, Leland (special friend: Michelle) Vosters, Laurie (Al) Baldwin, Sharon (Scott) Spiegelberg, Lonnie (special friend: Kelly) Vosters. Son in law: Rick Havel, Step Son: Jerry Zielke. Grandchildren: John (special friend: Carmen) Jim (Becky) Berghuis, Lisa (special friend: Chuck) Griesbach, Chad (fiancee: Amber) Wisneski, Torrey (special friend Carrie) Vosters, Trina (Paul) Krablean, Theresa Vosters, Christie (Ron) Nachtrab, Eric (Robin) Linjer, Brad (special friend: Brooke) Baldwin, Brittany (Erik) Carlson, Ashley (fiancee: Brandon) Spiegelberg, Adam (special friend: Amy) Spiegelberg, Jordan (special friend: Danielle) Spiegelberg, Jackey (fiancee: Mark) Vosters, 19-Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren along with many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, Special friends: Marion Oudenhoven, Nancy (Lloyd) Smith, Sharon Havel. She was preceded in death by her husband George, Daughter: Bev Havel, Grandson: Jeff Berghuis and Great Grandson: Derek Berghuis. Sister: Dorothy (Clarence) Marx and a Niece: Doris Jadin, Step Sons: Bob, Chuck, and Al. Zielke. A Private Memorial Service will be held at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton on Friday, Nov 18, 2016. The family would like to thank the staff of Theda Care and Theda Care Hospice, and pastor Karen Reimer for the excellent care provided to Gladys. Voie Funeral Home of Iola is assisting the family with arrangements. We had a wonderful mother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses you see. We had a wonderful mother, And that's the way it will always be. But take heed, because She's still keeping an eye on all of us, So let's make sure She will like what she sees. ________________ Gone From us... Gone from us that smiling face, The cheerful pleasant ways. The heart that won so many friends, In bygone, happy days. A life made beautiful by kindley deed, A helping hand for others' needs. To a beautiful life, Comes a happy end, She died as she lived, Eveyone's friend. You will be forever in our hearts.