Gertrude Leah Gold, nee Lippel, age 96, active in the Village of Park Forest, where she raised her three children; beloved wife of the late Frederick H. Gold; loving mother of, Harry (Joanne) Gold, Alan (Carol) Gold and Julie (H.W. Brands) Gold; adored grandmother of Melissa, Matthew, Rachel, and Freddy; devoted daughter of the late Adolph and the late Evelyn Lippel; cherished sister of the late Ruth (late Irving) Gibbs and the late Dr. Kenneth Lippel; treasured aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Gertrude was lovingly cared for by Jabulile Sukati. Service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 Blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022 www.chicagobotanic.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.