Obituary of Gertrude H. Halstead January 7, 2014 Gertrude H. Halstead, 91, of San Diego, CA, passed away Tuesday, January 7. A native of Stuttgart, Germany, she had lived in San Diego since 1954. Gertrude retired as a keypunch operator for Accounting Corp. of America after 30 years. Surviving are her husband, John H. Halstead of San Diego, CA; a son, J. David (Joann) Halstead of Fulton, NY; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Fairdale Rural Cemetery, County Route 3 in Hannibal at a later date. Foster Funeral Home, Fulton has care of arrangements.