Obituary Gertrude Womble Powell, 95, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009. Her husband of 75 years, Ben Powell preceded her in death by 2 years. Ben and Gertrude were longtime residents of Peoria. She is survived by her son, David. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Her cremated remains will be buried alongside her husband's in the St. Mark's Memorial Garden. Information is being provided by Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, IL.