Elaine Jean Gruss

Elaine Jean Gruss obituary, Saint Charles, MO

Elaine Jean Gruss

Elaine Gruss Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 2, 2010.
Gruss, Elaine, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the age of 62. Cherished wife of Jim Gruss; dear daughter of the late Harry and Jean Janke; beloved mother of Jen (Scott) Prohaska and the late Kimberly Glus; loving grandmother of Tyler Coplea and Ryan Glus; dear sister of Barbara Foxwell. Elaine was employed as a Sales Representative with the Missouri State Lottery for 5 years and with Phillip Morris for 15 years. She was a member of the Laugh-Hers Golf Group at Lake Forest Country Club and a member of the Gateway Mercedes Benz Club. Elaine was a lover of life and opened her heart and home to everyone and was never known to miss a party. She had a gift of givingness, openness, and warmth that drew everyone towards her. As one said, she had a hall of fame personality. She will be missed by so many. God Bless her soul. Memorials may be made to the Elaine Gruss Family.

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