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Gladys Eleanor Sauby, age 91, of Neenah, died Monday, August 24, 2015, at Theda Clark Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born July 5, 1924, in Larsen to Gayhart and Nora (Olson) Hanson. On December 6, 1941, Gladys married Abner Sauby. Gladys and Abner moved to Neenah where they raised their family and where she worked many jobs prior to her retirement from Theda Clark Medical Center in December, 1984. After retiring, Gladys was a loving and compassionate Caregiver for many years. She is a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. She enjoyed visits from her family, birthday lunches with friends, activities with the "Ladybugs," and maintaining her beautiful flower gardens.
Gladys is survived by her children: James (Ann), Florida; Susan (Donald), Maine; Gary (Donna), Neenah; Lynn Ann Sauby (John Nebel) Menasha; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Ruben and Emery Hanson; sister, Viola Olson; sister-in-law, Rose Hanson; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Abner; sisters, Lorraine Boedges and Thelma Boe; brother, Gayhart Hanson, Jr.; brothers-in-law, James Boedges, Merton Sauby, Milton Boe, and Robert Olson; and sister-in-law, Vivian Hanson.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester 8396 Steeple Hill Dr. Larsen. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Ted Johanson officiating. Burial will follow in the Grace Lutheran Cemetery.
Gladys' family would like to thank the staff on the 5th floor at Theda Clark Medical Center & Hospice for all the care given to her.
Gram, you were always there to give a warm hug and share a gentle smile. So selfless in every aspect of your life, constantly putting the needs of others before your own. We will miss you, but will continue to treasure and share the memories we made with you during the time we spent together. Love, Your Grandchildren.
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