Mrs. Gladys L. Little, 85 of Milton, IL  died Monday (6/01/2009) at the home of her son, Ron and wife Lora Little of Peoria, IL.

Born March 5, 1924 at Pekin, Il., she was a daughter of Charles and Bertha Lowe Strope. She married Edward A. Little Oct. 24, 1941 and he preceded her in death Feb. 28, 2004.

Gladys was a  member of the Milton Christian Church and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening. She was well known at area craft shows for her knitted dishcloths, scrubbers & afghans. 

Surviving is one son Ron (Lora) Little of Peoria, IL, and two daughters Linda (Fred) Thomas of Butte, Mt., and Carol Smith of Pekin, IL.  Fourteen grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren also survive.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Edward and three brothers, Virgil, Harry and Harold Strope.

A special “Thank You” to her daughter-in-law Lora Little for all her care and concern for Gladys during her illness and for opening up her home to all of the family.

Funeral services will be Monday 6/08/09) at 1:30 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, IL.

Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the Milton Christian Church.

Family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Milton Christian Church.

Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. at the Milton Christian Church Annex for family and friends.

Condolences to the family may be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the service.