"This upcoming week of Thanksgiving, brings to mind a very special time with my dear friend, Sis. Schroder. I invited her to spend a Louisiana Thanksgiving with me. We had a wonderful time making ever lasting memories. I love you, my dear sweet friend! /SIS. Dottie Bushnell/"
In loving memory of
Glenda Faye Schroder
February 26, 1941 - November 14, 2020
Glenda F. Schroder, 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 14, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.
A public visitation will be held from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A private funeral will be held and will be streamed at https://www.facebook.com/CarsonAndSon/live/. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Masks and social distancing will be required due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Glenda Faye Duncan was born on February 26, 1941 in Springfield, Tennessee to Ira Franklin and Hallie Mae (Wilburn) Duncan. She was a 1959 graduate of Roll High School in Roll, Indiana. She married Ivan Clarence Schroder on October 16, 1960 in Hartford City, Indiana. Five children were born to this union, Lisa, Mark, Sonya, Dan and James.
Glenda had first worked for 3M and Blackford County Hospital while living in Hartford City, Indiana until 1960. She then worked at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton, Iowa, and lastly she and her husband had owned and operated IGS Office Supply in Maquoketa until 2011.
Glenda was a member of the Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Church in Maquoketa where she served as church secretary until 2015. For 28 years she worked alongside her husband who was the Pastor until 2011. She also was involved with Sunday School Camps for many years with United Pentecostal International.
Glenda enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and flowers, birdwatching, and being actively involved with her church.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Rev. Ivan Schroder of Maquoketa, IA; children, Lisa (Kevin) Lex of Hartford City, IN, Mark (Janice) Schroder of Galloway, OH, Sonya (Jim) Jones of Maquoketa, IA, Dan (Jennifer) Schroder of Huntington, IN, and James (Annie) Schroder of Tipton, IA; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Phyllis (Alvin) Maxwell of Cadiz, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George and Ronald Duncan, sister Brenda Mitchell, and a grandson Lucas Schroder.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Gospel Tabernacle Church in Maquoketa.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Ivan and Family. We are very sorry to hear of Glenda\'s passing. Ivan and Glenda you are two people we always looked up to as leaders with a world view that ensures a loving society We love you both and will miss Glenda greatly. Tim and Ruth Grover"
"Sister Schroder was a woman who was passionate about God and always ready to share His truth. She served Him with all of her heart, all of her mind, all of her strength, and all of her being. I am sure she was greeted by our Lord and God, Jesus Christ, who said \"Well done, my good and faithful servant.\" I was honored and blessed to serve under her and my heart goes out to Br. Schroder, their children and grandchildren. May God comfort you knowing that He had blessed your lives and so many others with this beautiful lady of faith."
"We were sorry to hear of our cousin Glenda?s passing. We have a lot of memories, when growing up and visiting the family in Hartford city. Praying for your family. Love to all! Juanita (Duncan) and Bob Douglas."
"We were sorry to hear of our cousin Glenda?s passing. Our family has a lot of memories of our younger years when visiting in Hartford City. Praying for your family!! Juanita (Duncan) and Bob Douglas. "
"So sorry for your loss. Our daughter Sadie always loved and looked forward to going up the street to play with your granddaughter all the time and going to church with you guys. We were saddened to see you guys move from that house. Glenda was a wonderful lady! Thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Schroder Family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you."
" The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Glenda raised a family that has been, and still is, an inspiration to me."
"My deepest sympathy to Glenda\'s family and friends. I remember our visits at their office supply store, such helpful and friendly couple. Rest in Peace my friend!"
"Ivan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was always so nice when my granddaughter went over to play with your granddaughter. May God be with you at this time. "
"Sis. Schroder was an awesome lady of God was there for me when i needed her she will be so missed.. Love and prayers to the family"
"We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with Glenda\'s family and friends. God\'s comfort to you."
"Matthias, Caleb, James, Annie, and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort during this time. "
"Sorry for your loss "