Obituary of Gladys Schlueter

<h1>Gladys Schlueter</h1> 1918 - 2007 Gladys passed away at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, on Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the age of 88. Loving mother of Carol Sandham of Waterloo and Sharon Parsons and husband Brent of Kitchener. Special grandma of Heather Cloes and Paul, Wendy Schell and Steve, Todd Sandham and Brenda, Scott Parsons and Angela, and Kirk Parsons. Gladys was proud of her five great-granddaughters, Shannon, Taylor, Sydney, Makayla and Addison. Survived by sister-in-law, Beatrice Musselman and brother-in-law Harold Schlueter and wife Mary. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Lorne Schlueter in 1975; parents, Frederick and Melinda Helfers; step-father Alvin Sherk; one brother, four sisters and son-in-law, Paul Sandham. Gladys was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, Mannheim where she played the organ for 50 years and was involved in the Ladies Group. She also enjoyed participating in various seniors groups. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories of Gladys during visitation at The Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Sunday, February 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The service of celebration and thanksgiving for Gladys’ life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service. Private family interment at St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim. Condolences for the family and memorial donations to St. James Lutheran Church or the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Gladys, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.