Gertrude N. Rippinger nee Novick of Woodridge, beloved wife of the late Theodore; loving mother of Margaret Dolan, Ross and Debra (Richard) Zimmerman; cherished grandmother of 11; proud great grandmother of 11; beloved daughter of the late Falick and Tillie Novick nee Stein. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 7:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Graveside service Wednesday 11:30a.m. at Waldheim gate 122 at Des Plaines Ave. and Greenburg Rd. Forest Park. (630) 289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.