Gladys June Hershberger
June 5, 1931 - July 25, 2021
Gladys June (Kauffman) Hershberger, 90, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN. She was born June 5, 1931, in Clinton Township to Alvin and Alma (Showalter) Kauffman. On December 30, 1951, she married James Hershberger of Hesston, KS at the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church. Gladys is survived by her two sons: Paul (Lorie) Hershberger, Coldwater, MI and their children Andrew (Ellie) Hershberger and Mark (Lauren) Eash Hershberger; and Delvin (Michele), Hesston, KS, and their children, Tara Hershberger, Erin (Jay Carpenter) Hershberger and JD Hershberger; four great-grandchildren and sisters-in-law Carol Kauffman, Millersburg, IN, Grace Hershberger, Goshen, IN and Martha Hershberger, Hesston, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, stillborn son Kenneth James, daughter Miriam Hershberger and siblings Loa Miller, Jenni Pletcher, Maxine Kauffman and Dana Kauffman. Life’s adventures with James found her in Kansas City, KS, Hesston, KS, Mountain Home, AR, Canton, KS, Beaverdam, PA and Orrville, OH. Following James’ death, she returned to Goshen. Her frequent occupation was as a certified nurse’s assistant, and she cared for Alzheimer’s patients at Greencroft Healthcare. There she was known for her gentleness and creativity as she cared for her patients. Finally she herself was afflicted with late onset Alzheimer’s disease and became the beneficiary of care at the same facility. Services for Gladys will take place on Saturday, July 31, at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, with viewing and visitation starting at 2:30 PM and the memorial service at 3:30 PM. Interment to follow the service at Clinton Mennonite Cemetery. Relationships with immigrants and international visitors was a theme in Gladys’ life and a particular passion of her daughter Miriam. Memorial contributions to aid in the educational support of international students can be made to Hesston College, for the Miriam Hershberger Memorial Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com
Gladys June (Kauffman) Hershberger, 90, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN. She was born June 5, 1931, in Clinton Township to Alvin and Alma (Showalter) Kauffman. On December 30, 1951, she married James... View Obituary & Service Information