Gladys L. Formanek, 96 of Belle Plaine, died Saturday , January 26, 2013 at the Belle Plaine Nursing & Rehab Center from complications of age. A Memorial Service will be 10:00 am Tuesday , February 5, at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Deacon Joe Behounek. Per her wishes, her body was deeded to the Department of Anatomy at the University of Iowa. There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Alvina Ratay Formanek and a sister, Mary Gail Janu. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Hrabak Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.