Gladys Borgstrom

Gladys Earlene Borgstrom, 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 12, 2010. Gladys was born April 21, 1920, in Cadillac, Michigan to Esther and Earl Bigelow. In 1939 she married Clarence Borgstrom of Saginaw, Michigan, who preceded her in death in 1991. She resided in Saginaw from 1939 until 1953 when the couple moved to Cadillac, Michigan. She moved to Independence in 1998 where she resided until her death. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, Faith Restoration Branch. She was survived by one son, William W. Borgstrom of Bay Minette, AL, who passed on the same day as his loving mother. She is survived by two daughters, Corrine E. Johansson (Sven-Erik) of Karlskoga, Sweden and Anne L. Schall of Independence, 11 grandchildren and one step-grandchild, 12 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild, and one great-great step-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Kendallwood Hospice, 2908 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside MO 64150. Services private: Cremation.