Gladys M. DeYoung

Gladys Mae DeYoung, 94, of Bourbonnais, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born May 9, 1931, in Wichert, the daughter of Peter and Effie Koster. On December 18, 1953, she married Arthur G. DeYoung in Wichert, IL. She was a homemaker and a member of First Reformed Church of Wichert. She enjoyed being involved in church activities. Gladys also loved crocheting, cross stich, sewing, and quilting. Gladys is survived by her children, Alan (Laurie) DeYoung, Gary (Vicki) DeYoung, Steve (Lisa) DeYoung, and Karen (Doug) VanHoff; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren plus one on the way. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her parents and brother, Melvin. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025, at First Reformed Church of Wichert from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Oord officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be to Uplifted Care or Words of Hope, 700 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, who.org/donate