Gladys L. Prescott
Gladys L. Prescott, 96, of Syracuse, IN passed away on August 9, 2014 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1918 in Warsaw, IN to John & Esther (Auten) Hill. On October 15, 1940 she married Charles Prescott who preceded her in 2012.She earned her B.S from Indiana Wesleyan University. She along with her husband taught school in Alaska for over 20 years, retiring in Soldotna in 1978. She was a lifelong member of the Nazarene church. She was also a member of the Alaska Retired Teachers Association. She and Charles moved from Alaska in 1992 to Diamond Lake, then to Syracuse in 1997. She is survived by her many nieces & nephews. She was preceded by her husband of 72 years, Charles, as well as her three brothers. Services will be Friday, August 15, 2014 at 12 noon at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Calling will be 2 hours prior to the service from 10 – noon. Burial will immediately follow at the Oak Park cemetery in Ligonier. Memorial contributions may be made to: Indiana Wesleyan University or Olivet Nazarene University. Online condolences to: eastlundfuneralhome.com