Gladys A. Talford, nѐe Holte, 87, of Eau Claire, formally of Springbrook Township, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Clairemont Nursing and Rehab in Eau Claire. She was born on April 26, 1926, to Bert and Inga (Dragseth) Holte. Gladys grew up on a farm in Springbrook Township. She worked at Presto Industries but most of her life was spent as a homemaker. On September 24, 1977, Gladys married Duane Talford at Rock Creek Lutheran Church in Dunn County. Together they raise beef cattle in Rock Creek for 33 years. She enjoyed playing the piano, baking and sewing. Gladys is survived by her husband of 36 years, Duane; and 26 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers, John, Oscar, Harry, Gerhard, and her twin brother, Arnold. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013, at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, N1101 810th St. in Mondovi with Rev. John Hosmann officiating. Burial will follow in the Springbrook Cemetery, Dunn Co. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave., and also one hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the church.

Service Information

Visitation

Sunday, August 18 2013 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Monday, August 19 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rock Creek Lutheran Church N1101 810th Street Mondovi WI 54755

Funeral Service

Monday, August 19 2013 11:00 AM

Rock Creek Lutheran Church N1101 810th Street Mondovi WI 54755