Name: Calling hours for Nancy L. Gruber
Start: 2018-01-07T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-08T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Zahoran Funeral Home - South Bend

Nancy L. Gruber

Feb. 6, 1937 - Jan. 3, 2018

SOUTH BEND - Nancy L. Gruber, 80 passed away at 11:05am Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in St. Joseph Regional Med Center.

Nancy was born on February 6, 1937 in Mishawaka to August and Irene (Van De Putte) Leavens. She was the co-owner of Gruber's Supermarket and retired from St. Mary's College, after 16 years, where she was the Executive Secretary for Academic Affairs. Nancy then worked part time at the Notre Dame Hammes Bookstore. She was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Church, its Sacred Heart & Rosary Society and St. Anne Society and was a Eucharistic Minister. At Our Lady, she was a past president of Home and School Assoc., chaired Card Party and Fashion Shows. Co-Chaired the first Annual OLH dinner dance, worked at multiple festivals and was a part of the OLH bakers group for Kolache. Nancy also wintered in Bradenton, FL where she was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Parish. She volunteered in the Medjugorje conferences for over 20 years, assisting Queen of Peace Ministries.

On July 4, 1957, at St. Bavo's Catholic Church, in Mishawaka, she married John S. Gruber, Jr. who survives along with 2 daughters Sue (Gary) Mason of South Bend and Judy Gruber of Indianapolis, 2 sons John Gruber and Michael (Regena) Gruber both of South Bend, 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am Monday, January 8, 2018 in Our Lady of Hungary Church. Cremation and burial at a later date. Family and friends may call from 2-8 Sunday in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue where a rosary will be recited at 5:00pm. Visitation will also take place from 10:00am until services Monday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., Our Lady of Hungary Parish or Queen of Peace Ministries. For more information for these donation sites or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.zahoran.com.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Jan. 5, 2018.

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18 Entries

Cynthia Pietrzak

January 15, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy John I remember babysitting for you and Nancy, God Bless

January 8, 2018

Dear Gruber Family,

I was saddened to hear that Nancy passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I hope, in time, all the wonderful memories will be a comfort to your family. Nancy was a true delight and a wonderful person to know and work with; she will be missed.

Prayers and hugs!
Terri Kosik

January 7, 2018

John and family - Joanie and I are sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Our prayers are with all of you.

Ron and Joan Case
Bradenton, Florida

Bob Modos

January 7, 2018

It is with sincere sympathy we extend our thoughts and prayers for the loss of your wife, and mother. May the heavenly angels greet her as she enters into eternal life!

Beth Ryan

January 7, 2018

To the Gruber family, I'm so sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a great woman and will be missed greatly.

Michael & Lisa Jaworski

January 6, 2018

PRAYERS!

Michael & Lisa Jaworski

January 6, 2018

Dear Mr. Gruber, Sue, John, Judy, & Michael.
Lisa & I, My Mom & Dad, and our entire family cry along with you in sharing the loss of your precious wife & Mother. She was a kind and gentle person, who always greeted everyone she met with smile that made you feel like you were "Family". Sadly, as we all grew and drifted apart, the times of being together grew less frequent. Rest assured that the times together have not been forgotten. Sadly, since both my Mom and I are both sick, we will not be able to make the services. This really breaks my heart that Lisa and I are unable to attend and we hope that you understand. Rest assured that all of you will remain in our prayers. GOD BLESS!!!

Nancy Cunningham

January 6, 2018

Dear John & Family,
I will miss seeing Nancy and interacting with you both here in Bradenton. I always enjoyed our shared lunches. She will be missed. We shared so many similar family blessings and difficulties and could relate with each other. Please know that your Bradenton friends are thinking of all of you and offering heartfelt prayers, especially in the Adoration Chapel at the 3:00 Divine Mercy Hour. This picture of Nancy is so much her. That smile!!! She had a joyful heart. She overcame so much too. John, I'm here for anything you need on this end. Just pick up the phone. Hope to see you whenever you are ready to come visit. Love and Prayers to all.

Michelle Toepp

January 6, 2018

Dear Mr. Gruber, Sue, Judy, John and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. I am with you in thought and prayer during this difficult time. Having just lost dad 6 months ago, I understand your loss and hurt. You are not alone.
May God continue to give you all the graces and strength that you need at this time and in the future!
She is more present to all of you now more than ever.
Sending love and prayers!

January 6, 2018

Dear Mr. Gruber, Sue, Judy, John and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. I am with you all in thought and prayer during this difficult time. As I lost

Michelle Toepp

January 5, 2018

Mr. Gruber, Sue, Judy, John and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Having just lost dad 6 months ago, I sort of know how you are feeling. It is hard. You will help each other. Your wife and mom is now very present to all of you! Remember her often in stories, that also helps. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You are not alone. Sending love and prayers! Michelle Toepp

Gail

January 5, 2018

my thoughts and prayers are with you all Gruber family I was so fortunate to work and know Nancy through Our Lady A great women who taught me alot while serving on the Home and School together Will miss her at the Festival serving up the Goulash A Great ans Super lady I was blessed to know Rest in Peace my friend

Indi Dieckgrafe

January 5, 2018

Thinking of you family and friends, with tender, heartfelt sorrow. Nancy will aways be remembered by me for her genuine kindness, support, friendship and caring in all she did and with whom she interacted. What a blessing to us all! Hallelujah for a life well lived!

Becky Mackey

January 5, 2018

Judy and Family - Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Hold your precious memories close to your heart and recall them often.

Glen Eash

January 5, 2018

Deepest sympathy for Gruber family.

Anne Knapp

January 5, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family of Nancy Gruber. Through your memories of all of the good times and blessings, she will live forever in your hearts.

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