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13, 1917 - March 1, 2010SOUTH BEND - Gertrude B. Matuszak, 93, passed away at 7:18 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010, in Healthwin Specialized Care. Gertrude was born on February 13, 1917, in Gary, IN, to the late Lawrence and Maryann (Winter) Grembowicz. On July 4, 1938, Gertrude married Joseph Matuszak, who passed away on June 2, 1984. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Jane, Helen and Stephanie; and by brothers, John and Matt. Gertrude is survived by her children, Judy (Kenneth) Conner and Robert (Sandra) Matuszak, all of South Bend; grandchildren, Rachelle (David) Mihalko of Charlotte, N.C., Pamela (Robert) Hruskovich of Niles, MI, Tammy (Richard) Steinike of Granger and Renae (Matt) Peters of Virginia Beach, VA; great-grandchildren, Logan and Morgan Steinike, Cameron and Evan Peters, Ryan and Connor Hruskovich, Brandon and Abby Mihalko; and 10 nieces and nephews. Gertrude worked at Robertsons, basement hosiery, as a sales clerk for 36 years. She was a member of the St. John's, St. Casimir, St. Stanislaus and St. Adalbert's Retirees Clubs, and ZB Falcon Nest 80. She enjoyed Bingo, spending time with family, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Gertrude liked playing the one-armed bandits at the Blue Chip Casino, and treasured the memories of It's a Small World at Disney. Her motto was "everyone should mingle and have a good sense of humor." Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010, in St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Catholic Church or to Healthwin Specialized Care. For those who are unable to attend the funeral Mass, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.