Obit: DeMert, Gertrude E. (1917 - 2009)

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Surnames: DeMert, Northup, Radtke

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Wednesday, 10 June 2009

 DeMert, Gertrude E. (15 Sept. 1917 - 7 June 2009)

 NEILLSVILLE -- Gertrude DeMert, 91, of Neillsville died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the Memorial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Neillsville.

 Gertrude E. Northup was born Sept. 15, 1917, in the town of York, the daughter of Edward and Helena (Radtke) Northup. She was united in marriage to Gust DeMert on Feb. 15, 1939, in Waupon, Iowa. During their married life, they farmed in and around the Neillsville area. Gust died April 26, 1981, and Gertrude then moved to Stoughton to be by her son, Dennis.

 Funeral services for Gertrude will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the United Church of Christ. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

 The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Gertrude's family with funeral arrangements.