Gladys Lorene Koenig Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gladys Lorene Koenig (Carbondale, Illinois), departing on May 22, 2026 at the age of 97. Gladys leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sidney Ayres and Delores Ayres (Clark); her siblings, Henry Ayres (Doris), Leo Ayres (Mary), Clark Ayres (Betty), Sidney Ayres, Franklin Ayres and Alena Bartold (Oliver); and her brother-in-law Charles Koch.
She is survived by: her children, Earl Schuette (Laura) of Winter Springs, FL, Linda Schuette (Stephanie Shelley) of Carbondale and Stephen Koenig (Staci) of Murray, KY; her grandchildren, Christopher Schuette (Jacqueline), Joshua Schuette (Lauren), Caroline Koenig and Carter Koenig; her great grandchild Baby Clarke Schuette; her sister Helen Koch; her sisters-in-law, Alma Ayres and Sherry Ayres; and her friends, Wanda, Marcy, Abe and Lorraine. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church (https://www.oslcdale.org) in Carbondale.
