Gladys Ann Morenz Bartholomew

Gladys Ann Morenz Bartholomew, age 84 of Bloomington passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born on Staten Island, New York, on March 23, 1938 to Hebert Morenz and Helen Willey Morenz. She attended PS 8 on Staten Island and graduated in 1955 from Tottenville High School. She went on to study at the Mandl School for Laboratory Technicians in New York City. After completing her studies, she went to work for the Richmond Memorial Hospital on Staten Island. On June 6, 1959, Gladys, married Charles Bartholomew in the Great Kills Moravian Church on Staten Island. The couple then moved to State College, Pennsylvania so Charles could complete his degree work at Penn State University. In 1960 the couple moved to Anderson Indiana when Charles accepted a job with General Motors. While Charles served in the United States Army in 1961 Gladys went to work for St John's Memorial hospital in Anderson, eventually becoming the head of the bacteriology department at the hospital. After the birth of their second child, Elizabeth, Gladys left Saint John’s to devote her full-time and attention to being a mother. In 1985 after raising their children, Gladys returned to work in the medical field working for Dr’s Pridgon and Laconi, in Chesterfield, Indiana , eventually retiring in 2005. Shortly after her retirement, the couple moved to Bloomington Indiana, where they thoroughly enjoyed Indiana University athletics, the offerings of the opera and theater, and the abundant fishing opportunities at Lake Monroe. Gladys leaves behind her husband, Charles Bartholomew, son James Bartholomew and his wife, Starley, daughter, Elizabeth Hoover, and her husband, Nathaniel, as well as grandchildren, Brock and Seth Haines, and Abigail and Jacob Hoover. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Herbert Morenz. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 2 PM at the Faith Lutheran Church located at 2200 South High Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47401. Visitation will also be held that day from 1 PM until the time of the service at 2 PM. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 is handling the arrangements and online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.alancares.com.

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Gladys Ann Morenz Bartholomew

March 23, 1938 - March 22, 2023