Gertrude “Gertie” Dembny

Gertrude “Gertie” Dembny, 98, of Posen, died peacefully January 12, 2020 with her family at her side. A kind and generous soul, she was the fifth of 13 children born to Stanley and Rose (Rygwelski) Wozniak. She was a devoted wife to Edward “Eddie” Dembny who preceded her in death in 1993.

She was a loving mother to Norman (deceased in 1968), Ann (deceased in 2017) and Rose. She was a gracious mother-in-law to Jerry Tolsdorf and Paul Gryniewicz; and a proud grandmother of five grandchildren, Shannon (Scott) Heide, Jason (Shelly) Tolsdorf, Nicole (Mark) Bajis, Amy (Joe) DiCresce, and Kristy (Paul) Allison. She also had 10 great-grandchildren. 

Additionally, Gertie is survived by a sister, Blanche Myers; two brothers, Stanley (Virginia) Wozniak and Raymond/B

urke (Lori) Wozniak, all of Posen; and a host of loving in-laws, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, godchildren, friends and neighbors. She brought joy to many people during her life that lasted nearly a century. 

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen. Visitation will take place in the gathering area of the church at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. A tribute to her life will be held at St. Casimir Catholic School immediately following Mass. 

Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.