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Formanek, Gladys L.
Gladys L. Formanek, 96, of Belle Plaine, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the Belle Plaine Nursing & Rehab Center from complications of age. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Deacon Joe Behounek. Per her wishes, her body was deeded to the Department of Anatomy at the University of Iowa.
There are no immediate survivors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alvina Ratay Formanek; and a sister, Mary Gail Janu.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Hrabak Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be directed to www.hrabakfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published Feb. 2, 2013 in The Gazette
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