Gladys Ainley

Gladys E. Ainley, 87, of Kewanee, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Gladys was born August 23, 1933 in Kewanee, the daughter of Ralph and Marie (Rohrig) Imes. Gladys graduated from Kewanee High School in 1952. She married William Ainley on November 13, 1954 in Kewanee; he preceded her in death.Gladys is survived by four of her five children, Debbie (Steve) Perrin, Rock Island, Ruth (Tim) Peed, Neponset, Phillip (Rose) Ainley, Kewanee, Keith (MaryEllen) Ainley, Melvindale, MI; daughter-in-law, Josie Ainley, Kewanee; 20 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Sturtewagen, Sheffield; brother, Robert Imes, Galesburg; and a sister-in-law, Della Imes, Prophetstown. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Bruce Ainley; grandson, Aaron Ainley; and siblings, Leonard Imes, Dorothy Dragolovich, Margaret Harland, Shirley Harding, Harold Imes, Norma Peed, and Donald Imes.Gladys was an Assistant Manager at K-Mart in Kewanee. Gladys was very devoted to the Lord. She loved nature and animals. She loved to help others. Gladys and her husband had been members of Allendale Conservation Club, where they enjoyed camping and socializing. Most of all, she enjoyed her family and was proud of the fact she saw five generations. As Gladys would say, "Love you Always and Forever". Services will be held at a later date. Please leave an online condolence for Gladys' family at www.schuenemantumblesonfuneralhome.com.

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