Gladys Elaine (Schnorr) Tastad passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 13, 2020. Gladys was born to Joseph and Katherine Schnorr on the family farm in Lee, Illinois on November 2, 1926.

Gladys married Lawrence Tastad January 11, 1947. For nearly 73 years, the two shared a love of a lifetime. Gladys' heart was broken as she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, just a few short months ago. Theirs was a love story for the ages and an example of love and partnership for all to live by.

Gladys is survived by her three daughters: Linda Tastad, Lakewood, Colorado; Brenda Brown, Johns Creek, Georgia; and Donna Tastad, Rochelle, Illinois; grandchildren: Josh (Jennifer) Brown, Richardson, TX, Kelly (Daryl) Hannon, North Aurora, IL, and Tracy Wilson, Rochelle, IL; great-grandchildren: Sasha Caramela, Rylie and Hunter Hannon, Madison and Brady Jozefowicz; great-great grandson, Noah Holman; brother, Ralph Schnorr, Albany, OR and sister, Dorothy Heltness, Corvallis, OR.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, her parents, six brothers: Edward, Clarence, Walter, Raymond, Chester and Charles Schnorr and three sisters: Mary Michael, Mildred Herrmann and Ruth Sword and grandson-in-law, Daryl Hannon.

Gladys devoted her life to raising her family and taking care of things at home. Those who knew her know that quilting was a way of life for her. Gladys worked as a seamstress and taught quilting classes throughout her lifetime. So many have been touched by her talents. Gladys was known for her talent and her generosity over the years giving baby quilts to welcome new life and donating over 7,000 quilts around the world to various organizations. Gladys attended exercise classes well into her 80's and hosted quilting circles, bridge clubs, Bible studies, and coffee hour in her home for countless years.

Gladys was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle for nearly 74 years.

Gladys had a sense of humor that could light up a room. Few knew Gladys that did not feel her kindness, compassion, and warmth. Her life was one of generosity and humility. She supported her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren without fail. Gladys earned her wings through a lifetime of servitude.

The family would like to thank Serenity Hospice for the care and concern through this journey.

Private family memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, July 31, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle with Pastor Doug Forsberg officiating. The service will be live streamed on the Unger-Horner Funeral Home Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gladys' memory to Serenity Hospice and Home or to the First Presbyterian Church. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.