Gertrude Jolicoeur
Gertrude Jolicoeur
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She was born on November 14, 1931 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Mary (Samluck) Czukoski. Gertrude received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Oswego State College in New York.
She worked as an accountant for Litton Industries and Areté Associates in California.
Gertrude was involved with the Friends of Chatsworth Public Library in California and the Friends of Tippecanoe County Public Library.
She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and playing cards with friends and family. Gertrude would read the newspaper from cover to cover and always finish the crossword puzzle.
Surviving are her children, Suzanne Cunningham of Indiana, Debra Grauten of North Carolina, Michelle Ullman of Alabama, Renée Alexopoulos of California, and Paul (Judy) Jolicoeur of New Jersey and her brother, Robert (Marian) Czukoski of Pennsylvania. Also surviving are grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Jason, Jeremy, Amanda, Krystal, Jessica, and Scott and 6 great grandchildren.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
You may leave condolences and memories of Gertrude on her Tribute Wall.
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Roxanne Gall
January 16, 2026
My earliest and fondest memories of Aunt Gert were of piercing, blue discerning eyes, her possessing a sharp wit, and being a proud energetic mother of five. I was amazed by the discovery of how many floors, staircases (going up and up), bedrooms, and children she had in her home on a first visit. I remember bonding with her youngest daughter, Renee, who introduced me to the tastiest, thin slice pizza for a quarter near Lakeview Ave. I admired that Aunt Gert singularly ran a tight ship with a stern kindness, looked out for all of her kids and encouraged them to seek happiness whether close by or across the continent. She had a great, long, adventurous life enjoying her children, grands, and her travels with close knit brother, Uncle Bob, and sister-in-law, Aunt Marian. May her lively memories, laughter, and her love given be cherished and live on in her family´s hearts.
OXXO, Roxanne
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Troy Czukoski
January 4, 2026
My dear Aunt Gert, my God-mother, may you rest in peace. Thank you for the memories, the gift of family, your enormous legacy. Some of my fondest memories were as of a child visiting Rockville Centre and the "big house;" visits filled with laughs, excitement, wonder, and interaction with family. Thank you for your encouraging words, support, guidance, and love over all of these years. We will all miss your good heart, your wisdom, your strength, your example. Just a few years ago at your 90th Birthday Party Celebration, the presence of so many and outpouring of love truly reflected your ever-lasting impact on us all. Suzanne, Debra, Michelle, Paul, and Dad/Mom, we mourn Aunt Gert's loss, yet we celebrate a life so well-lived and how she touched us all so mightily. Well done, Aunt Gert, His good and faithful servant. Peace and Love, ~ Troy
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