Gertrude "Trudi" (Trettel) Corkery

Gertrude "Trudi" Corkery, age 71, late of Lockport, formerly of North Prairie, MN.  Cherished wife of the late Craig.  Loving sister of Patricia Sowada, of Columbia Heights, MN., Kathleen (Paul) Smith of Nashville, TN., Benedict (Irene) Trettel of North Prairie, MN., Beatrice Manka of Cushing, MN., Aloysius (Nancy) of North Pole, AK. and Adelaide Trettel of Robbinsdale, MN.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers-in-law.  She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, playing cards and she always remembered to send birthday cards to her friends and family.  She was devoted to her Catholic faith and attended Mass regularly. She enjoyed listening to Relevant Radio, and was an active member of St. Joseph Parish in Lockport. Private interment St. Mary Cemetery,  Evergreen Park.  Arrangements entrusted to Eric Hoffmann, F.D. c/o Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave. Tinley Park. 708 781-9212.