Gladys R. (Knutson) Oakland August 30, 1925 ~ December 22, 2012 Gladys Rosella (Knutson) Oakland was born August 30, 1925, in Swede Prairie Township of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, to parents Nellie (Olson) and Carl Knutson. She was baptized and confirmed at Swede Home Lutheran Church. Gladys and Juell were married on November 5, 1949, at the home of her parents, Carl and Nellie Knutson This marriage was blessed with two children: Paul and Jean. Juell and Gladys farmed until they moved to Clarkfield in 1966, where she worked at Olson's Bakery and the cafe. Gladys was active in her church, Augustana Lutheran. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, camping, gardening and baking. Gladys crocheted numerous doilies and afghans and embroidered many pillow cases and dish towels. She entered Friendship Court Assisted Living at St. Lukes Lutheran Home in Blue Earth, Minnesota, in July of 2007. She passed away early Saturday morning, December 22, 2012, at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 22 days. She is survived by her daughter, Jean (George) Murphy of Blue Earth, and grandchildren: Jason (Angela) Murphy of Blue Earth, Kimberly Murphy of Millport, Alabama, one step-great grandchild, Gracelyn. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Marlys (Jack) Londgren of Clarkfield and brother-in- law, Lars Oakland of Hector and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Paul, husband Juell, sisters Leona Anderson and Alice Christianson and brothers Wallace and Marvin Knutson. Blessed be her memory. Visitation Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Lynner Funeral Home, Clarkfield, Minnesota Funeral Service Wednesday, December 26, 2012 ~ 11:00 a.m. Lynner Funeral Home, Clarkfield, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Pastor Steve Quist Scripture Readings Psalm 23 Psalm 121 Meditation Music "The Old Rugged Cross" "Rock of Ages" Casket Bearers Earl Christianson ~ Mark Oakland Jeff Kompelien ~ Dennis Londgren David Londgren ~ Richard Oakland Final Resting Place Clarkfield City Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota