Gladys Mansfield

Gladys L. Mansfield, age 78 of Siren died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab, Frederic, WI. Gladys was born May 28, 1930 in Lorain Township to Lucette and William Knechtel. Gladys married Leonard Mansfield on December 9, 1978 at Lorain United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the Women of the Moose. Gladys was preceded with death by her parents, husband Leonard on January 11, 2008 and a granddaughter. Gladys is survived by her children Mike McClay of Milltown, WI, Dan (Kathy) McClay of Puyallup, WA, Judy Bennett of Milltown, WI, Steve (Rita) McClay of Keenesburg, CO and Ruth (Craig) Lenz of Frederic, WI, step-children Larry (Doreen) Mansfield of Somerset, WI, Diane (Mike) Buhler of Frederic, WI and Sandy (Dan) Staples of Siren, WI, brothers Howard Knechtel and Stanley (Ruby) Knechtel, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Music was provided by soloist Rose Brown and organist Fran McBroom. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.