Gertrude Ann (Hensley) Kingston

April 24, 1930-April 25, 2023

Gertrude Kingston of Highland, passed away Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 after a long illness. Gert was formerly a resident of Hammond before moving to Highland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Francis (Gene) Kingston, her parents, Fred and Velva Hensley; three brothers, Fred, Jerry, and Doug, and many in-laws.

Gert is survived by six children, Mike (late Karen), Tom (Linda), Don, Sean (late Tara) Kingston; two daughters, Pam (Tom) Wade,  Mary (John) Tomczak; sister, Mary (late Charles) Dooley; 13 special grandchildren: Jason (Krissy), Jeff (Stephanie), Mark (Stephanie) and Chris (Madi) Wade; Jon Kingston; Tom (Amber), Philip, Olivia Kingston; Evan Kingston; Andrew, John, Ryan and Jacob Tomczak; nine loving great grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews. Gert also had a group of friends that she had been close to for more than 80 years, starting at St. Joseph Elementary and Bishop Noll.

Gert and her family were long time members at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Hammond, then, moving to Highland joined Our Lady of Grace. Gert had a few different occupations through the years, Home Interiors Decorator, crossing guard for Munster police and an employee of Hammond Schools.  But Mom and Grandma were her favorite titles. She loved going to activities her children and grandchildren participated in. Gert never knew a stranger. Once she was at a stop sign and knew the driver of the car next to her. Retirement found Gert and Gene spending winters in Florida. They loved when family would come and visit them. Gert will be missed by the family and friends she left behind. But she was able to live a good, long life.

Visitation will be held at Kish Funeral Home,10000 Calumet Ave., Munster,  Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 2-6 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Grace Monday, May 1, 2023 at 10:30 with visitation at the church prior to mass. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Hamond, IN

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gert’s name to Share Foundation, 6357 N 300 E La Porte, IN 46350. sharefoundation.org

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