Gertrud (Kulawik) Ivins Obituary (1928

Gertrud Kulawik Ivins formerly of Spotswood, NJ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 4, 2016, at The Inn at Aston Gardens of Pelican Point, Venice, Florida. Trudy was born in Hinterwasser, Germany on March 14, 1928. She married her loving husband, Grover, in 1948 while he was stationed in Germany during World War II, returning with him to the United States. She resided in Spotswood for 63 years before relocating to Venice, FL in 2013. Trudy is pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, Grover Ivins, her parents Johann and Julie Kulawik (nee Darocha), a brother Konrad and a sister Maria. Surviving are her two sons, Richard (Jean) of Wayland, NY and Timothy (Barbara) of Venice, FL.; her grandchildren, Christopher (Cheryl) and Eric, both of Kansas; and great-grandchildren, Ciara, Kyle and Fynn of Kansas. Also surviving are her sister, Agnes, brother Gerhard and many nieces and nephews in Europe. She was a life-long member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Spotswood, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday March 12th at the Lester Memorial Home 16 W. Church St., Jamesburg. Burial will follow in Fernwood Cemetery, Jamesburg. Visiting for family and friends will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 505 Main St., Spotswood, NJ 08884; Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238; Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W.Lilburn, GA 30047; or a charity of your choice.