Gertrude “Trudy” Richert
Gertrude “Trudy” Richert, age 75, of Columbia, TN, formerly Cicero, IL. Loving mother of Terri Ostrowski, Donald Ostrowski, Donna (James) Ostrwoski Vicchiollo, Patricia (Jaime) Ocampo and the late Benedicto Gonzalez, Jr. Devoted grandmother of Eric Ostrowski, Adam Pilarczyk, Bradley (Angie) Vicchiollo, Dallas Myers and Andrea Ocampo. Dear great-grandmother of Christopher Olique, Jacob Vicchiollo and Zacarias Clemons. Dear Auntie Trudy to many. Former spouse and lifelong friend of Benedicto “Benny” Gonzalez. Visitation 3-9pm Friday August 28th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Visitation will continue 9-11am on Saturday August 29th at the funeral home. Interment is private. Funeral home phone 708-352-6500
I was shocked to hear of Trudy’s passing. May this sweet lady rest in peace and watch over her family. She will be missed for the great lady and cook she was. My prayers are with her family, Donna, Donnie. Teri and Patty and her grand children.