Gladys Bennett

    Gladys Marie (Hirsch) Bennett of Ganado went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at the age of 85. She was born Sept. 14, 1929 in Huffsmith, to Albert and Louise (Vogt ) Hirsch. She married J.R. Bennett on Sept. 27,1947. They were married 67 years. Gladys was a devoted wife and mother, taking great pride in her home and yard.
    Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Irvin and Maxie Hirsch, and her sister, Ruby Martens. 
    Gladys is survived by her husband J.R. Bennett, her children, Howard ( Annette )Bennett, LaVerne ( Mike) Konarik, Judy (Bennie) Dunbar and Nelda ( Geren) Roecker. Gladys is also survived by her eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
    Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ganado Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, with Rev. Chris Heinold officiating. Interment will be in the Ganado Cemetery.
    The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the St. James Lutheran Church.
    Services are under the direction of the Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St., Ganado, 361-771-2120.