Gloria Rose Schlaufman
Age 87, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family on Gloria’s tribute wall at detroitcremationsociety.com.
Gloria Rose Schlaufman was born on September 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin and May (Bovin) Otto, little sister to Gilbert and Norma. Gloria enjoyed lake living in Sugar Springs surrounded by her family and friends. She was an active member of the Wagerville United Methodist church, and looked forward to singing in the choir. Gloria frequently participated in her quilting club and enjoyed their yearly bus trips across the US.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Lori (Dan) Winters of Grand Blanc, her step daughters; Lisa (John) Sammut of Washington, Dawn Moilanen of Richmond, Sherry (Chadd) Yagiela of Rochester, and many loving grandchildren.
Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lee Schlaufman, her cherished son Brian Ledger, and her siblings, Gilbert Otto and Norma (Parker) Otto.
A Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Detroit Cremation Society in Grand Blanc.
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My Dear Friend Gloria,
So Many Wonderful Memories At Work and Sugar Springs, Too Many To Mention You Were Such A Wonderful Bubbly Kind Person. I Will Miss You Rejoice Now With Your Family In Heaven.
Margaret Gray
Gloria girl! You were such a joy to take care of! I am so honored to have met such a beautiful soul. I can only hope that I’ve made you proud to have me as your caregiver. I miss you and that smile so very much! This is not goodbye but see you later. I Love You past the moon.
My sweet Gloria I’m going to miss you thank you for having me as your caregiver I’m going to miss your beautiful smile boy could I get you going and make you laugh. I love you 💕😘