Gertrude Katherine "Gertie" Johns, 94, of Monon, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 31, 2014 at Monticello Healthcare and Assisted Living. She was born May 16, 1920 in Milford, IL to Harm and Maggie (Theesfield) Ferdinand and attended Reynolds Lutheran School. Her marriage was to Everett "Cy" Johns on October 26, 1938 and her preceded her in death in 1993. Gertie and her family moved to Reynolds when she was 5 years old, and she has been a longtime resident of Monon. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds and Ladies Aid. She had operated a shirt laundering service in her home and babysat for many families before working on an assembly line at Bryan Manufacturing of Monticello for many years until they closed. She enjoyed working, watching sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, and loved her dogs, Buttons and Tawny. Gertie is survived by many nieces and nephews. She cherished every one of them and enjoyed watching them all grow up. Her family was the light of her life. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are her siblings, Hiram Ferdinand, JoHanna Brock (husband: Clyde), and John Ferdinand (wife: Frances); a niece, Kay Rothenberger; and nephews, Ray Ferdinand and Scott Ferdinand. Friends may call from 9 am until the time of funeral service at 11 am, Monday, November 3, 2014 at St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds with Pastor Charles Blakey officiating. Interment to follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery of Reynolds. Memorials may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds.