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Gladys Martha Wubbena, 93, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at the Rehabilitation Center of Allison in Allison, Iowa. Gladys Martha Fannie Lubben was born to Elesa (DeBower) and John Lubben on September 20, 1923. She was baptized October 28, 1923, and confirmed in the Christian faith on March 17, 1940, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Clarksville. On May 10, 1942, Gladys was united in marriage to Clarence Wubbena. Clarence and Gladys were parents of two children, Beryl and Barbara. Gladys was a dedicated farm wife and mother who gave unconditional love to her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends and always had a pot of tea ready for visitors. She volunteered until the age of 90 at the Clarksville and Allison Care Centers. Gladys was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, Allison and was active in W-ELCA and supported her church prayer shawl ministry by crocheting 140 prayer shawls for their mission. She was featured on KWWL's "Someone You Should Know", honoring her for her contribution to that ministry. Gladys also had the unofficial title of "family historian". She began writing in a diary at the age of 12 and continued writing for 81 years recording daily events and family milestones. Ask her what happened on any date and she could tell you! Gladys is survived by her children: Beryl (Shirley) Wubbena of Bristow and Barbara (Dean) Wagner of Greene. Eight grandchildren: Kristi (Alan) Meyer of North Liberty, Grant (Diana) Wubbena of Washington, Iowa, Jami (Jake) Von Feldt of Iowa City, Jessi (Kurt) Dralle of Cedar Falls, Cole Wubbena of Bristow, Jennifer (Chuck) Buseman of Waverly, John (Stacy) Wagner of Cedar Falls, Laura (Brett) Morris of Parkersburg, twenty three great grandchildren: Lauren, Rachel and A.J. Meyer, Audrey, Quinn and Claire Meyer, Oliver and Lucy Von Feldt, Owen, Sophie, Abe and Evert Dralle, Liam Wubbena, Avery, Benjamin, Camryn and Jacoby Buseman, Evelyn, Conrad and Matilda Wagner, Macoy and Shore Mostek and Melaina Morris. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 2005, three brothers: Francis, Martin and Ed Lubben: one sister, Clara Mayer.

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Gladys Martha Wubbena

September 20, 1923 - October 26, 2016