Gladys Elaine Svobodny Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gladys Elaine Svobodny of Willmar, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 97, on October 30, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Alvig and Anna Alvig (Flatebo); her husband Clyde Svobodny; her siblings, Mildred Brandt, Beatrice Frankus and Gerald Alvig; her daughter Mary Aistrup; and her son-in-law James Curtis.
She is survived by: her sons, Michael (Miriam) of Alexandria, James (Kay) of Mankato and Daniel (Lisa) of Brookings, SD.; and her grandchildren, John Svobodny (Jeannie), Eric Svobodny (Molly), Kristen Quick (Mitch), Julie Golyer (Shain), Mike Curtis (Jenny), Sarah Johnson, Jordan Svobodny, Alexander Svobodny and Geoffrey Svobodny. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, besides several beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) http://norwegianamericanhistory.org or charitable organization of your choice.
