Obituary for
Gladys A. O'Kelly
Gladys A. O'Kelly, age 91, of Stevens Point, passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2015, at Oakridge Living Center.
Private services will be held.
Gladys was born May 15, 1924, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Laddie and Asta (Gervin) Glaza. She attended schools in Chicago. Gladys married Chauncy O'Kelly on July 18, 1947, in Chicago, where they settled as a family. In 1963 the family moved to Almond, WI, and then in retirement, the couple moved to Bonita Springs, FL. In 1995 Gladys moved to Stevens Point, WI, and in 2005 relocated to the Park View Apartments in Marshfield, WI. In 2013, Gladys returned to Stevens Point and entered Oakridge.
She was very active in the Red Hat Club and started a chapter in Marshfield. Gladys was the social and activity director wherever she lived! She enjoyed volunteering, giving of her time to help others, socializing, crafts and playing cards. Her family was her true pride and joy of life; she adored them and loved being the matriarch of the group.
Gladys is survived by her 3 children: Barb Groskopf, Oak Forest, IL; Bob (Ann) O'Kelly, Almond, WI; Pat (Cheryl) O'Kelly, Chippewa Falls, WI. Two step-children: Kathy (Bill) Hummel, Omaha, NE and Dennis (Cheri) O'Kelly, Athens, NE. Her brother Al (Dorothy) Glaza, Springfield, IL. 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandsons. And numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Special extended family: The Stacy and Dolly Schmidt family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chauncy in 1979, her stepson David, and son-in-law John.
Gladys will be missed by so many friends, her family and her care givers.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.shudafuneral.com
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