Gertrude Hedwig Lillard entered peacefully into rest in Castro Valley, California on April 19, 2020. She was 97 years old.

Born May 27, 1922 in Minnesota to parents Mary and Vincent Stoltman, Gertrude worked as a teacher for over 12 years. She is survived by many loving family members and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary.