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Gertrude Benefield Obituary

Gertrude W. Benefield

Gertrude W. Benefield, age 95; of Downers Grove, IL, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side.

Beloved wife of the late Carl W. Benefield; loving mother of Carla Benefield, Barbara (David) Dutch, and the late Patricia Anne Benefield; cherished grandmother of Tara (Marc) Pavlik, Trent (Jessica) Bugarewicz, Wade Bugarewicz, Nora Dutch and Will Dutch; dear great-grandmother of Breanna, Brandon, Sydney, Austin, Casey, Derek, and McKenzie; dearest sister of June (the late Herschel) Baldwin; preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alma Wiedemann; and her siblings, Evelyn (the late Jack) Evans, Chuck Wiedemann, and Sue (Calvin) Goodwin.

Gertrude, a retired employee of Commonwealth Edison, was an avid golfer and bridge player.

Funeral Services and Interment Private.

Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jul. 11, 2018.
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Trudy was a great neighbor for over 25 years in our little Selig Place cul-de-sac. She always had a smile on her face and cheerful attitude. Our deepest sympathy to her family.

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July 11, 2018

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