Gladys M. Steilen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gladys M. Steilen (Ankeny, Iowa), born in Alexandria, South Dakota, who passed away on March 1, 2022 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her son Jim; her husband Ron; her brothers, Francis and Nick; and her son-in-law Richard Santry.
She is survived by: her children, August, Laura Aulner (Arens), Bob Steilen (Christina) of Oceanside, CA, Debra Steilen of Des Moines, Kathy Steilen Santry (Mike) of Ankeny and Mike Steilen (Debie) of St. Joseph, MO; her daughter-in-law Carol Steilen of Plymouth, MN; and her mothers-in-law, Connie Aulner, Lenore Stainbrook and Marlys Schlimgen (Mickey). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.
She never missed Mass—even during the pandemic she would watch it on a computer.
Memorials may be directed to OLIH or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
March 4, 2022
Mary Luick, Tom, Missy, Andrea and Amy and families lit a candle
March 4, 2022
Mary Luick, Tom, Missy, Andrea and Amy and families sent flowers