Gertrude Wilczynski

Gertrude "Trudy" Wilczynski, nee Edelstein, of Bartlett, wife of 75 years to the late Edward, who passed away on December 28, 2016; mother of Karen (Mike) Stefanic and Wayne (Bonnie); grandmother of Jason (Ellie), Nick (Laura), April, Lindsey and Brad (Rachel); great grandmother of Jon, Alex, Lilliana, Amelia and Brody; sister in law of Arlene Edelstein. Trudy was preceded in death by her parents Max and Sarah Edlestein, nee Rotchstein, one brother, Irving and one sister, Dorothy. Trudy was a caring, gentle, giving person. If you knew her, you loved her. Visitation Monday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with prayers at 7:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Tuesday, 10:00 am prayer service at the funeral home. Burial Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, Il. 60674 or The Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078. (630)289-7575.