Gertrude Annamarie Zimmerman, 86, of Blue Mound, IL. passed away on Friday (December 16, 2011) in her home in Macon County.
A service to celebrate Gertrude’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (December 20, 2011) at Zion Chapel United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Zion Chapel United Methodist Church or to Smile Train.
Gertrude was born on February 14, 1925 the youngest daughter of Everett and Luella Zimmerman. She was a faithful servant of God. Gertrude was a member of Zion Chapel United Methodist Church. She served on several committees, sang in the choir, and taught bible school. She also belonged to the General Circle and belonged to the prayers and squares group. She loved to travel the world and many places in the U.S. Her beautiful smile will be missed. She loved her flowers and butterflies. She graduated Summe Cum Laude from James Millikin University in Elementary Education and went on to teach for many years in the Decatur School District. She was also an avid Cubs fan and University of Illinois Football fan as well.
Surviving is her sister: Mabel Hoefer of Iowa City, IA; nephew: Johnny Pistorius, whom she thought of as a son. Also surviving are many other nieces and nephews who will mourn her passing as well.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters: Lucille Widick and Virginia Pistorius.
A special thanks to hospice and Addus aids Adrian, Jerry and Quentin Brownlee. Also a thanks to Jeannie Pistorius with whom she lived the last six years.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Les Condoléances dèrnières
It was so nice to see all the nice pictures of Gert and her family. I am sorry I was not able to come to her visitation or funeral. You have my condolences to a GREAT lady!!! Betty Query Smith
| Betty Query Smith |
Kindergarten teacher South Shores School |
December 22, 2011 |
I just want you to know that I enjoyed teaching with Gert for many years. She was first grade and I was kindergarten so we had many connections over the years. Gert had a great since of humor and a wonderful smile. We had many tales to share of our students. ALSO, Gert and I traveled together to attend the Rose Bowl game and parade in California. I don't recall the year but believe it was around 1974-6. We had a GREAT time together and did many other interesting things while in the area. I had contacted her about our South Shores Retirees luncheons when she was still in the area but she never attended.
| Jane Tullis |
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December 19, 2011 |
Especially to Jeannie, we love you, and know what a blessing you were to Gertrude, and what a really great person you are. It was nice to visit with you when Gertrude was in your home in Taylorville. And our sympathy to the extended family from an old neighbor. Jane Tullis
| Dick and Mary Lee Oliver |
Music |
December 18, 2011 |
I'm sorry to read of Gertrude's passing. She must be in Heaven with the Angels in song. I learned and enjoyed our visits when I was growing up, whether it be at Boody Grade School or at the High School in Blue Mound.
