Gertrude I. Mahoney

Gertrude I. Mahoney, 86, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Kent Health Care Center. She was born July 24, 1925 in Loomis, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Mabel Zechel. She grew up in Pound, Wisconsin and graduated in 1944 from Marinette High School.

Gertrude was a U.S. Army Veteran; 1950-1959, and served in the Korean Conflict as a lab technician. She worked at and retired from Western Reserve Psychiatric Hospital. Until unable; Gertrude "loved" to walk and her favorite topic of the day was always her grandchildren. She was a devoted and involved mother and grandmother. Her wit, generous heart and willful spirit will be missed.

Gertrude is survived by her daughter, Nancy Gierke; and grandchildren, Ryan and Rachael Gierke of Kent; sister, Darcella French of Iowa; brothers Dale Zachel of Indiana, Harold Zechel of California; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Stuart Mahoney; and brothers, Henry and Paul Zechel Jr.

Cremation has taken place. Gertrude will be laid to rest with her family in Pestigo, Wisconsin at a later date.