Gertrude H. Field

Age 95, of Stoughton, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at her home. Gertrude was born on June 13, 1927 in a cheese factory in rural Argyle to Joseph and Bertha (Schmuckli) Kuster. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Louis A. Field on January 29, 1949 in Monroe. The couple farmed in the Monroe area until retiring and moving to Arkansas in 1978. Gertie loved spending time with her family and always looked forward to her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. She was an avid photographer and collected several hundred cameras throughout the years. She and Louis loved to travel with their camper, visiting all but two states.

She is survived by her six children, Louis (Bonnie) of Juda, Kenneth of Monroe, Rob of Monroe, Monica (Alan) Davis of Stoughton, Thomas of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Darrell (Donna) of Warrenville, IL; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ann Kuster of Genoa, WI; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis, in January, 2012; three sisters, Margaret, Matilda, and Toni; and three brothers, Bob, Joe,  Eddie, and Walter.

A visitation for Gertrude will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, followed by a graveside service at the Gratiot Cemetery with Pastor Sarah Mae Gabuyo officiating. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net