Gertrude T. Strohm, age 100, of West Union, IL passed away at 7:40 AM Monday September 10, 2012 in the Paris Health Care Center in Paris, IL. She was born on May 31, 1912 in Marshall, IL. She married Richard Strohm on December 8, 1931. She is survived by one son Lester and Mary Lou Strohm of West Union, IL. Two Daughters Joyce Walker of Paris, IL., and Virginia and Paul Addy of Abington, MD., Seven Grandchildren Gary and Melody Strohm of Marshall, IL, Shannon Strohm of Marshall, IL, Sherrie and Brian Walstrom of Coatsville, IN, Richard and Rhonda Walker of Paris, IL, Terry and Randy Bishop of Lawrenceville, IL, Dr. Carol Addy and her husband Gene of Boston, MA, and Mark and Kacy Addy of Maryland, Sixteen Great Grandchildren and Twelve Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard on August 10, 1975. One Grandson Mark Strohm, and Several Brothers and Sisters. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Marshall, IL, St Mary's Quilters Club, Thursday Afternoon Club, Charter member of Home extension, Eastern Star in West Union, Forever Young Chorus, Avid Bowler, loved to fish, and mushroom hunt. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday September 14th at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall, IL with Fr. Mike Haag Officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time at the Pearce Funeral Home. For those so desiring memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Helping Hands.