Gladys Oyen
November 6, 1934 — March 6, 2012
Gladys Oyen, 77, of Sioux Falls passed away March 6, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services will begin at 3:00 PM Saturday March 10, 2012 at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, rural Crooks.
Burial will be in West Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the church.
The Oyen family and friends of Gladys Oyen have lost a dear presence in their lives. Gladys Lucretia Oyen was born November 6, 1934 to Adolph and Marie (Brendsel) Oyen. She grew up in Baltic, SD and attended Hilmoe Country School and Augustana Academy. Gladys also studied at Lutheran Bible Institute in St. Paul.
Like her parents, Gladys was a hard worker. She was employed by Bethany Nursing Home and the Salvation Army for many years. Gladys was a member of First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls where she sang in two choirs and was a church circle member.
Gladys was a very special aunt to her many nieces and nephews, opening her home to them during family vacations and always remembered their birthdays. She loved to send greeting cards to family and friends and always included many colorful stickers.
Grateful for having shared her life are sisters, Ada Yakal, Maplewood, MN and Bertha May (Clyde) Tyler, Forest Lake, MN; brother, David (Kathy) Oyen, Kalispell, MT; sister-in-law, Joanne(Bob Rick)Oyen, Woodbury, MN; and many other relatives and dear friends.
Gladys was preceded in death by parents, Adolph and Marie Oyen and brother Nels.
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