Ann Arbor, MI
Age 88, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born February 16, 1931 the daughter of George Conrad and Catherine Rosemary (Aerosmith) Hafner in Chelsea, MI. Gladys graduated from Chelsea High School. She moved to Ann Arbor to attend Beauty School. She married Neil William Finkbeiner in 1958 and he preceded her in death. Gladys was a faithful member of St. Thomas Catholic church in Ann Arbor where she volunteered, always helping out where ever she could. She was a homecare provider for many and for 30 years she helped her dear friend Laura Newell. For the last few years Gladys lived at "Emmanuel House", where she received so much loving care from the Sisters, Servants of God's Love, and many volunteers. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, she will be missed very much. Gladys is survived by five children; Bruce (Patricia), Cheryl Braun, Teresa (Ron) Mann, David (Rhonda), and Alan (Corinne); seven grandchildren, Charlene (Derek), Andrew, Virgil, Randy, Tiffany, Kyle and Princeton; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson Matthew and all her siblings. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday November 21, 2019 from 2-5 pm and 6-9 pm with a Rosary prayed at 7:30 pm. The funeral mass will be 10 am Friday, November 22, 2019 with a gathering at 9 am at St. Thomas Catholic Church 530 Elizabeth St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Please join the family for a luncheon in the church parish hall afterwards. Contributions in her memory may be made to “Emmanuel House” Assisted Living.
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