Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Stout, Gladys Katherine (Peterson) January 11, 2024
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                 STOUT

Gladys Katherine Stout, 92, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Medilodge of 
Grand Rapids. She was born October 2, 1931, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of 
Helmer and Evelyn (Malmberg) Peterson. A farm girl, she grew up with five 
brothers and sisters in the family home on Kenowa Ave,NW. The multi-generational 
household also included Helmer's Parents, Peter Alexander and Hedda Mathilda 
Peterson, both of whom were Swedish immigrants.

Gladys graduated from Union High School in Grand Rapids in 1950. She worked as a 
stenographer before marrying Clyde Stout, of Ionia, on September 17, 1955. When 
they moved to Ionia to live in Clyde's Grandparent's house, Gladys threw herself 
into collecting and refinishing antiques to furnish the beautiful old home.When 
she and Clyde later built a more manageable retirement home, she again used her 
flair for decorating to make it welcoming and cozy.

She was a member of First Methodist Church in Ionia, where she was an active 
member of United Methodist Women, and was a guiding force in the church quilting 
group. Each of her children and grandchildren sleeps under a quilt she made for 
them.She was proud of her Swedish heritage, and her family continues to 
celebrate Christmas with candlelight and a menu of Scandinavian favorites.

Gladys is survived by he children, Sally (DOug) Cook of Frankfort, James 
(Carrie) Stout of Ionia and Kristen Stout of Grand Rapids; grandchildren;Adam 
(Rachel) Cook of Parkton, North Carolina, Emily Cook (Joe Frederick) of Arcadia, 
Jeni Bailey of Ionia, and Connor Stout of Grand Rapids; and great-grandchildren 
Clyde, Betty, Virginia, Evan, Jacquelynn, and Harper.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Clyde Stout; by her 
sister Virginia Vonk; and by grandson Kevin Stout.

Her memorial service will be held in Spring, on a date to be determined. 
Arrangements cared for by Lake Funeral Home.

Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions in Gladys's name to 
Mobility Worldwide of West Michigan (P.E.T.)or to Intermim Hospice. Online 
condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

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