Gertrude E. Widmer

Gertrude E. Widmer, nee Ooms, age 103, of Decatur, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John A. Widmer. Loving mother of the late Shirley (John) Wojtczak, John (JoAnn) Widmer Jr., and Wayne (Mary) Widmer. Devoted grandmother of nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Bill Ooms, late Harry Ooms, late John Jay Ooms, late Amanda Ooms, late Kay Embry, and the late Elizabeth Ooms. Preceded in death by her parents John and Marie Ooms. 

Gertrude worked for the Village of South Holland and was part of the Red Cross Blood Drive for over 50 years. She was a longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Gertrude was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St. South Holland, IL. Interment at 12:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. Please no flowers or plants. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church. 

Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – South Holland, IL. For further info please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.