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Joanne Gruber Obituary
Joanne E. Gruber (nee Kosac)
Aug. 5, 1936 - Nov. 20, 2021
CROWN POINT, IN - Joanne E. Gruber (nee Kosac), age 85, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.
Joanne is survived by her children: Julie (Don) Woodburn, Wayne Gruber; cherished granddaughter, Alexis Woodburn; sister, Judith "Boots" (late Milton) Schlueter; and many members of the Oresik family.
Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Fritz"; parents: Emory and Anne Kosac; and brother, James Kosac.
Joanne was a graduate of Tolleston High School, Class of 1954, and graduated from Methodist Hospital Nursing School and received her BS Degree from St. Francis in Joliet. She was a past Director of Nursing Service at St. Anthony Nursing Home and also School Nurse for Hanover Community Schools for 24 years. Joanne assisted her son Wayne at Gardens on the Prairie in Lowell, IN, and charter member of St. Matthias Catholic Church.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, November 28, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at PRUZIN & LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, 811 E. Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307.
Additional visitation will take place on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 9:30 AM at the funeral home until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 101 W Burrell Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307.
Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Joanne's name to Crown Point Community Foundation, 115 S. Court St., Crown Point, IN 46307 for the Alfred J. Gruber Senior Social Studies Scholarship or the Wayne Gruber Horticulture Fund.
Visit Joanne's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joanne Gruber
2 Entries
Joseph & Mary Ann Steininger
November 27, 2021
Age & distance prevent us from paying our respects
in person. We were young together: friends since
middle school until now. We will cherish the
memories we have of Jo and Fritz. She is with her
heavenly family now and they are rejoicing. Peace
dear friend. Never forgotten.
Linda Martis
November 24, 2021
Wayne, Julie, Don & Alexis......I am so very sorry for your loss. May happy memories bring you strength, comfort and peace in the difficult times ahead
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