Gladys Irene Aakre
Dear Family of Gladys, We drove Meals on Wheels for many years and Gladys was one of the clients. We so much enjoyed delivering to her every Monday and have missed her since she moved from her apartment. We will be out-of-town for both the visitation as well as the memorial service, but want you to know that we'll be thinking of you. Linda and Dick Andersen Meals on Wheels Drivers
Linda and Dick Andersen
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am so sorry to see that I have lost a good friend, Gladys. I met this dear lady a few years ago when I was delivering "Meals on Wheels" to her. We became friends, and she invited me to participate in many Republican Woman Events, and good luncheons at the country club. Because of Gladys, I met many other wonderful Republican women, including Mrs. Mitt Romney, and I volunteered to work at Republican headquarters. I was very sad when I found Gladys had moved, and her phone number no longer was in service, and I did not know where she had gone. I had a wonderful book I wanted to share with her, called "Growing Up Danish", that I thought she would especially enjoy. She was very proud of her Scandinavian heritage. Dear Gladys, I will miss you! You have earned a special place in Heaven!
Carole Gauger
Cedar Rapids
IA
My Sympathy is entended to the family of Gladys. She was a great lady, I am so glad I was able to get to know her, and visit with her at a couple of Aakre Reunions in Decorah. I wish I could be there for the services, but I'm afraid I am just to far away to come. My mother (Ida Olson Ruby) and Gladys were cousins. Delores
Delores Collinge
St. Maries
ID
sharon and judy - so sorry to hear of gladys death. we will not be able to attend as mother (norma) has been ill this week and very weak. we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers this week and the coming weeks. take care. love lila and roger bjork
lila bjork
decorah
IA
Sorry to hear of gladys passing away.She was my mothers best friend in addition to 1st cousin. I have my mothers photo album of the huge trip that Clarence,gladys,Idella(my mother) and Eline took to the west coast. Quite a trip in those days! Sincerely Orvin Melaas
orvin melaas
no. st. paul
MN
Gladys was a wonderful lady who was willing to share so many of her early childhood memories for us in genealogy. She was truly a special lady and we will miss her dearly. God bless all who mourn her death. Jerry and Brinda Winger
Gerald & Brinda Winger
Sterling
IL
We are so sorry we couldn't be there, but glad that dad was able to speak with you all by phone. Gladys will be missed as she was loved by many. Please know that we love and miss her. Love, The Klouda's in Vegas (and Cynthia)
Irelynn Klouda
Las Vegas
NV
My condolenses to the family of Gladys Aakre. My husband & I first met Gladys in 2001 when we moved into the apt. above hers. She was so nice. I would go down & visit with Gladys many times. She would tell me all about her work at Bishop's, the many trips that she took over the years in the US & the world, her Norweigan heritage & her family. She was still driving in her 90's. I remember one day she made a beet salad and gave me a slice to try (it was good). She was a Republican & her neighbor, Mary, across the hall, was a Democrat. We moved out of our apt. in 2003 but still tried to keep in touch with Gladys the last few years. I would send her a birthday or Christmas card with a picture of my family. She was such a nice lady. It was a pleasure to get to know her. Karen Burrow, Monticello