Gladys (Pergande) Davis

Gladys Mildred Davis, age 92, of Bagley, MN, and former longtime resident of  Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on  Friday, January 24, 2020 at Sanford Northwest Medical Center, Bemidji, MN. 

Gladys Mildred Norgren was born April 29, 1927, near Elizabeth, MN, the daughter of  Alfred and Freda (Sheffler) Norgren.  She was a resident of Pelican Rapids for most of her life.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School.  In her retirement years, she enjoyed daily walks through town and often stopping at the Muddy Moose for breakfast, which included coffee and a muffin.  For the last couple of years, she has resided at Cornerstone Assisted Living in Bagley. 

Gladys is survived by her son: Mark (Deborah) Pergande of Frazee, MN; daughter: Jan (Howard) Hoie of Bagley, MN; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister: Loretta  Kjono; three sisters in law: Inez Norgren, Carol Norgren, Ruth Anderson, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands Milford Pergande and Lee Davis,and two brothers: Alfred Norgren II and James Norgren. 

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, MN.   Burial will be in Ringsaker Cemetery, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the funeral service. 

Gladys's Memorial Folder