Gertrude Marie Sturm entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2011 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Robert Sturm for 36 years. Preceded in death by Theodore Hospal by first marriage. Daughter of the late Edward Jutzi and Gertrude Novak Jutzi. Mother of Carolyn Douglas (John) and Leslie Bartes (Steve). Grandmother of Amy Gay (Paul) and the late Adam Douglas. Great grandmother of Ashlei Douglas, Gabrielle Gay, Katherine Gay, Michael Gay and Phillip Gay. Sister of Lois Peitsch, Edward Jutzi, Jr., Eugene Jutzi, and the late Dorothy Jutzi. Gertrude was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Harvey, LA. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11 AM at Christ our Savior Lutheran Church, 3150 Destrehan Ave., Harvey LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7262, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, www.americancancerfund.org or Christ our Savior Lutheran Church, 3150 Destrehan Ave., Harvey LA 70058, 504-348-1212. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. Information: 504-366-4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com.