Gladys V. (Rathe) Skinner

Gladys V. (Rathe) Skinner, age 79, of McCook, NE passed away Thursday November 15, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Gladys was born January 4th 1933 in McCook, Nebraska to parents Albert Ernst and Ella M. (Alberts) Rathe. She was one of three children born to this union. Gladys attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School in 1951.

On January 20th 1962, she married William Eugene Jones. William passed away on March 5th 1966. One daughter was born to this union, Melodie A. Reiners.

On August 5th 1972, Gladys married Frank N. Skinner, shortly after he adopted Melodie. The family made their home in the McCook area where Gladys was employed by the Red Willow County Sheriff's Department for 33 years.

Gladys enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, crafting and spending time with her family and friends. Gladys was a member of the Red Willow County Sheriff's Posse and also was a Member of the Peace Lutheran Church in McCook.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Frank N. Skinner, her father, Albert E., and her mother, Ella M. Rathe as well as her mother in law, Alice L. Skinner.

She is survived by her daughter Melodie A. Reiners and Shannon Ziska of Grand Island: Brother Arlan (Beverly) Rathe of Culbertson Ne: Sister Florence (Marvin) Pothoff of McCook, Ne: Brother in law Art (Nita) Skinner of McCook: Sister in law Luella (Dick) Bedlan of Clay Center Ne: Grand Children Joshua G. and Jessica A. Reiners of McCook Ne.: Many Nieces and nephews

Memorials may be given in Gladys' name, and maybe left in care of her daughter, Melodie Reiners, 1417 N. Lafayette, Grand Island, NE 68803.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home in McCook, NE.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 19, 2012, 10:30 a.m. also at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Albertson, officiating. Burial will follow in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.