Gertrud E. Burhite's Obituary
GERTRUD E. BURHITE
WILD ROSE, WISCONSIN
Age 80, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home in Wild Rose, WI. She was born May 25, 1935 in Germany; daughter of Wilhelm and Freida Jahn. On January 23, 1982, Gertrud married Dale F. Burhite in Wheaton, IL. She will be deeply missed by all of her loving family and friends.
Gertrud is survived by:
Husband: Dale Burhite of Wild Rose, WI
Daughters: Sylvia Huff of Chicago, IL
Laura Jayne of Pine Haven, WY
Donna (Frank) Sanzi of Lake in the Hills, IL
Sherry (Mike) Lyons of Prospect Heights, IL
Judy (Ed) Millard of South Elgin, IL
Jeanne Burhite of Belvidere, IL
Grandson: Teddy Huff of Chicago, IL and his daughter, Skylar
13 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
12 Brothers and Sisters all of Germany
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilhelm and Freida Jahn; a son, Teddy Chaladus; a daughter, Kelly Lebeter; and her beloved Bear.
Per Gertrud’s wishes, no services will be held. The Holly Funeral Home of Wild Rose is assisting the family with arrangements.
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