Gladys Irene Aakre

Born in Iowa on October 13, 1910
Departed on March 27, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Gladys I. Aakre, 98, of Cedar Rapids, died March 27, 2009 following a short illness. Funeral will be held 11:00 AM, Monday March 30, 3009 at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Kay Slocum will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Private Entombment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include her nieces Judy Argo and Sharon Mow both of Cedar Rapids, and Barbara (Bob) Davidson of St. Louis; nephew Richard Klouda of Las Vegas, NV; great nieces and nephews Richard (Laura) Argo of Cedar Rapids, Nichole Argo of Boston, MA, Karen Mow of San Diego, CA, and Irelynn, Englynn, and Scottlynn Klouda all of Las Vegas, NV; and 3 great great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Clarence Aakre, and sister Lillian Klouda.

Gladys Irene Aakre was born October 13, 1910 the daughter of John and Hilda Aakre. She attended Cedar Rapids Business College. She was employed for over 30 years at Bishop’s and retired as Purchasing Agent. She was a member of The Altrusa Club, Sons of Norway, Republican Women, and First Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, and throughout her life traveled the country and the world. She greatly enjoyed time spent with her family. She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Gladys’ honor.

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