Gertrude "Trudy" Buchert

March 6, 1925 - November 30, 2013

Gertrude E. "Trudy" Buchert, 88, of McHenry, formerly Richmond, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at her residence. Gertrude was born in Germany on March 6, 1925, a daughter of the late Karl and Luisa (Topp) Claudi. She was a graduate of St. James High School in Chicago. She was married to Harold "Jake" Buchert on Jan. 14, 1950, in Richmond and he died April 23, 2000. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Richmond and the WELCA group of the church. She immigrated with her parents and sisters to America at the age of five. She was grateful to become an American citizen as a young girl and loved the privilege to live in the USA. She enjoyed cross stitching, cooking, baking, being a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed collecting antique dolls and furnishings. Her best buddy and constant companion was her dog "Maggie". Trudy was always loving, caring and giving to family friends, both new and old as well as her love of animals and gardening. Gertrude is survived by her daughter Susan "Susie" Bower of Lakewood, a grandson Michael Bower of Lakewood, other relatives and friends. She was preceded by her parents, son-in-law Thomas T. Bower, sister Harda Schild, nephew Gilbert Schild, brothers and sisters-in-law, father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Bertha Buchert. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday December 4, 2013 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St, Richmond. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday December 5, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church,6000 Broadway Richmond, with Pastor Andy Tyrrell officiating. Interment will be in Richmond Cemetery in Richmond. The family request donations to Grace Lutheran Church 6000 Broadway Richmond, IL 60071 or Richmond Fire/Rescue District 5601 Hunter Dr Richmond, IL 60071 or JourneyCare Foundation 405 Lake Zurich Rd Barrington, IL 60010. For information please call 815 678-7311