Gladys E. (McMahon) Manthey, age 81, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away January 25, 2016 at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Visitation will be 1:00pm-3:00pm on Sunday February 7, 2016 at the VFW in Adams, Wisconsin where Gladys was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Funeral services will be held immediately following at 3:00pm. A luncheon is planned afterwards.
Gladys was born December 11, 1934 in Adams County, Wisconsin the first daughter of Samuel and Villa (Podoll) McMahon.
Gladys graduated from Adams-Friendship area High School in 1952.
Gladys met the love of her life at an early age and married Glen Manthey on December 20, 1952 in Adams, Wisconsin. This marriage was blessed with five children Gary, Gene, Greg, Gloria and Glenys.
Gladys worked at various jobs to include her beloved position as a local reporter for the Adams County Times weekly newspaper. In that position, she passed on most of the towns activities and occasionally had the privilege of letting the town know of her children’s accomplishments. Of all the jobs she held, the one that gave her the most satisfaction was her wedding cake and baking business. Gladys was a wedding cake and baking expert. She taught her children at an early age how to bake, make the frostings from scratch to making the roses for the final touches on someone’s special cake. There was never a shortage of sweets at Gladys’s house.
Gladys was her husband Glen’s biggest fan. Whether she was helping Glen while he served as the Chief of Police in Adams, or the first Sheriff’s Deputy in Adams County or taking calls for Glen while he ran The Standard Oil business and gas station in Adams, she was his partner. While Glen was employed as a special deputy U.S. Marshall for the Mariel Cuban Crisis at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin along with their sons, Gary & Greg, Gladys loaded the motor home and lived with Glen and the boys during this time.
Gladys loved to travel and the Winnebago enabled them to travel with their mothers to New York City and
Gladys Elizabeth Manthey
An additional tract of land was purchased by Glen and Gladys that contained the very same tiny one room school house where both Glen and Gladys attended. Without much work, the school soon became a hunting camp and a center for snowmobile activities. The school and the original school bell remained in the family for years to include the wood burning stove that Glen and Gladys would have to help ‘fire up’ during their school days.
One of the most proud moments for both Glen and Gladys was when the family farm was selected to be part of the Farm Progress Days. The 100 acre farm from transposed from the grassy fields to buildings, tents, state of the art farm equipment and tourists from all over the world attended.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Samuel & Villa McMahon, Father & Mother-in-law: Paul and Bessie Manthey; Husband: Glen Manthey, Son: Gene Manthey, Brother-in-law: Edward Manthey, Brother-in-law; Robert Manthey
Survivors:
Sister: Roberta (Frank) Sindelar of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Gary Manthey of Coloma, Wisconsin
Son: Greg (Lisa) Manthey of Montgomery, PA
Daughter: Gloria (Jim) Barreto-Kaufman of Bettendorf, IA
Daughter: Glenys (Jon) Koch-Elliott of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Grandchild: Christopher (Nichol) Manthey of Plover, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jeremy (Amanda) Manthey of Madison, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Ryan (Monica) Manthey of Montgomery, PA
Grandchild: Samuel (Angel) Manthey of Crestview, FL
Grandchild: Enrique Barreto of Clearfield, Utah
Grandchild: Chelsea Manthey of Towson, MD.
Grandchild: Tiffany Manthey of Montgomery, PA.
Grandchild: Tyler Koch of Ames, IA
Grandchild: Brittany Koch of Myrtle Beach, SC
Grandchild: Jonathan Kaufman of Bettendorf, IA
Grandchild: Logan Elliott, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Great-Grandchild: Christian Manthey of Plover, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Samuel Manthey of Plover, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Madeline Manthey of Crestview, FL
Great-Grandchild: Rae Manthey of Crestview, FL
Great-Grandchild: Harper Manthey of Crestview, FL
Great-Grandchild: Ace Manthey of Crestview, FL
Great-Grandchild: Ella Manthey of Montgomery, PA
Great-Grandchild: Easton Manthey of Montgomery, PA
Sister-in-law: Lila Manthey of Westfield, Wisconsin
Also survived by many nephews and nieces.
Oh my, so so very sorry…your mom was a beautiful woman inside and out..hugs to you all
Many heartfelt condolences go out to the Manthey family.
So sorry to hear of Gladys’ passing. I regret that we were out of town and unable to share my condolences in person. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Dear Gloria and Family, My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember in grade school going over to your house and your mom was always so welcoming and interested in what was going on with all of us. You had the best yard to play in especially under the big willow tree. It is my prayer through the love and support of family and friends you will find comfort and may the beautiful memories of your mother make you smile. God Bless, Terri
Roberta and Gladys Family, With sincere sympathy to your families in Gladys passing. Many memories come back from when we were kids at Diamond School. May all those good memories be with you always.
To the Manthy family,
I am so sorry to hear of Gladys’ passing. As strange as it may seem to say I had a wonderful visit with her while we shared a hospital stay in 1988 and never forgot her lovely smile and disposition. I knew then where you got yours from Glenys. She was a lovely person and will be sadly missed.
Sending condolences, prayers and hugs to the Manthey family during this time of sorrow. Gladys was always such a wonderful lady. I remember in high school, I was sick one night during a sleepover and she sat up with me and did all the “mom” things to make me feel better! May she rest in sweet slumber.
Glenys and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
When my parents ran the bar in Grand Marsh called the Sportsman’s the Mantheys would often come out for my Mom’s fish fry. Dad had a special wooden covering for the pool table that would seat their family. I was always jealous when they arrived in the truck that had all the kids name painted on it and thought how cool that was. Condolences to the family. Its so hard to lose a parent.
Our thoughts and prayers to all Gladys family and friends. to all that knew her it was such a blessing to share time with an amazing lady.God Bless
Rest in peace Gladys. You were an awesome bowling partner. Ray and I send our prayers to Gladys’ family.
We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers for the families .
Greg, My sympathy to you and all your family on the passing of your mother. She had a good life and raised a good family, to carry on her love. That is all that a mother could want. Bless you as you remember all your happy times.
To the Manthey Family:
I knew Gladis at “Senior Doings” in Friendship. She was a great lady and one great cribbage player. Will be missed by all.
Erv Radmer
To Gloria and Manthey Family! I am so sorry to hear about you mom. There are times when words can’t be said, but my prayers
and God’s Blessings are with your family!
To Roberta and Gladys’ family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gladys memory will live on with the great many friends and family that shared such good times with her.
So sorry for your loss. Loved to play cards with her. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies to the Family and my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Gladys was a very special and amazing person may she rest in peace and God Bless.
Gloria and Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you during this time of tremendous loss. This is a void that can never be healed. Your Mother was a loving and giving lady. Take comfort in the love and the special individual memories each of you have of her. Use those wonderful memories to help ease the pain and get you through this tough time. Sorry I am unable to be there with you but I’m with you in spirit. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Roberta, Frank and Manthey Family
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God, Family and Friends bring you comfort and peace during this trying time.
My condolences to all the family.
Manthey Family I am so sorry for your loss of you Mom. She was a special lady. Sending you prayers for comfort.
Such a talented wonderful lady committed to her community. Prayers that God will comfort the family in their loss and carry on her same commitment.
May you rest in peace Gladys….
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Manthey’s passing. May God keep and comfort you now and always. Remember the good times and keep each other close.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my Prayers.
Roberta & the Manthey family : So sorry to hear of the passing of Gladys. She made our wedding cake almost 48 years ago. Hoping the comfort of the memories of family give you comfort.
We remember the Manthey family fondly from our years in Adams-Friendship. May Gladys now rest in peace and the rest of the family be at peace. Love and blessings.
My deepest sympathies to all the families for your loss.
Gloria and all of the Manthey Family, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. There are soooo many memories. She will be missed greatly by all of you, but there is comfort in numbers of family members, sometimes just a text to one another is comforting. It is so hard when it is one of our own parents, we others don’t feel like we have the right thing to say at these moments. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
My heart breaks for you all, your mom was such a wonderful, sweet person. I have so many memories of spending time with you all potatoe picking, snowmobiling and just hanging out at the farm. Keep your memories close to your heart and know that she has been reunited with the love of her life and her son. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry! Your mom was an awesome lady. Love to all.
To all: I am saddened and surprised to hear about Gladys. She always seemed ageless. Sincere thoughts go out to all of you–the world has lost a precious gem of a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend.
Chris and Jeremy…so sorry for you loss…I remember my parents going to your grandparents to visit…wonderful cookies.
I have many wonderful memories. Family gatherings, going to the farm, pig roast. Family means the world to me. As you hold each close for comfort share your memories. Gladys will always be in hearts. She is with Glen and Gene in heaven. You have our deepest sympathy. Love you guys
Manthey family I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful up beat lady. And always treated you like family. May dad always enjoyed visiting with Glenn and Gladys and family.
With all my LOVE AND PRAYERS.
To the Manthey family, you have our sympathy on the loss of your mother. What a hard workers and sweet person she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may all your memories ease your loss. We will be unable to attend the service as we ae out ot town.
Roberta & the Manthey Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for strength & His Comfort & Peace. Keep her memories alive.