Gertruda (Trudy) Mary Janisch (nee Dawidowicz), age 83 of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 with loved ones by her side.  Gertruda was born November 16th, 1937 in Chicago, IL and was of the Catholic faith. Through the years she was a homemaker, active in her church, she was a girl scout leader, cub scout leader, community activist, and educator. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. Most of all she will be remembered for her unconditional love and compassion for all.

Trudy is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Dawidowicz and Mary Dawidowicz (nee Gorecki); husband John Janisch; daughter, Anna Marie Janisch; siblings, Casmier, Stephen, Dorothy, Raymond, John, Walter, Marcella Sajdera, and Joseph; niece, Diana Dawidowicz and nephew, Wally Dawidowicz..

She is survived by children, John Janisch (Rebecca), James Janisch (Olga Maldonado), Sandra Aquino, and Holly Janisch King (Patrick); grandchildren, Adelino Carrasquillo, Cassandra Carrasquillo, Nikko Todd, Brittany King, Miranda King, and Heather Janisch Wallace; great grandchildren, Lindsey Wallace and Jesse Wallace; nephews Ronnie and Raymond Dow; nieces Virginia Sajdera, Patty Sue Bedolla, Kathleen Haug, Jeannie Dawidowicz and Katherine Dawidowicz; sister in law, Beverly Janisch; nephew, Ronnie Yukowa; nieces Mary Ann Yukowa and Laurie Brancher; many many more cousins, nieces, nephews & friends.

The family will receive friends from 4pm-8pm at The Elms Funeral Home in Elmwood Park, IL on Friday, July 23rd, 2021.  Mass will be held at Saint William Catholic Church in Chicago, IL on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at 10am followed by the graveside burial at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in River Grove, IL.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton, TN ( holleygamble.com ) and the Elms Funeral Home in Elmwood Park, IL ( elmsfh.com ) are in charge of arrangements.