Gladys Marion Stroh, 81, Luverne, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, in Luverne Community Hospital in Luverne.
Services were Monday, Oct. 29, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. The Rev. Mark Mumme officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne.
Gladys McClure was born to Horace "Mike" and Frieda (Beyer) McClure on Nov. 20, 1919, in Luverne. She was raised near Luverne and graduated from Luverne High School.
She married Vernon Stroh on Nov. 17, 1939, in Luverne. Following their marriage they lived and farmed near Luverne. They retired from farming in 1980 but continued living on the farm. In 1997 they moved to their home in Luverne.
Mrs. Stroh was a member of the Rock County Extension Club. She enjoyed traveling and spending the winters in Texas. She also enjoyed camping, embroidering, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Stroh, Luverne; four children, Judith (Daryl) Reese, Worthington, James (Pat) Stroh, Alan (Sue) Stroh, all of Luverne, and Carol (Dean) Brouwer, Lennox, S.D.; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Stroh was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, and one brother.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.