Margaret Gertrude “Gertie” Huart, of Huntley, formerly of Roselle, passed away October 29, 2025 in Crystal Lake.
She was born May 16, 1935 in Big Clifty, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ernest and Sallie (Cundiff) Fulkerson.
Gertie is survived by her children, Ted Jr. (Connie) Huart and Steve (Betty) Huart; her grandchildren, Cole (Vickie) Huart, Lindsay (Rich Alexander) Huart, Michael (Tomissa) Huart, Jimmy (Shelbie) Paul, and Jennifer (Leon) Falkowski; and her great-grandchildren, Caine, Emma, Gabe, Ethan, Addison, Hunter, Alex, Matthew, Michael, Sam, Fynn, Dominic, and Alaina; and her great-great-grandchildren, Selah and Ezra.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; and sister, Edna.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org
Per Gertie’s wishes, services will be held privately.
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