GRUSS, Katherine V. (Stoica)

Katherine V. Gruss, 88, of Elk Rapids and formerly of Mentor, Ohio, died on Sunday June 15, 2008 at Munson Medical Center. Katherine was born on December 18, 1919, the daughter of George and Katherine (Messerly) Stoica. She married George A. Gruss on December 14, 1946, in Lawrence Park, PA. Katherine was a devoted mother, wife, homemaker and an excellent cook. She enjoyed reading and her many bridge groups. She belonged to Christ Child Society, Mentor, Ohio & Mentor Women's Club. Katherine is survived by her husband of nearly 62 years, George A. Gruss of Elk Rapids; four sons, Richard (Linda) Gruss of Rapid City, Michael Gruss of Lakewood, Ohio and David (Betsy) Gruss of Richland and Timothy (Maureen) Gruss of Danville, PA; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Meghan, Scott, Andrew, Emily, Kelsey, Brendan and Kyle Gruss. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Davis and her brother, John Stoica. Mass from the order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11 AM, with Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski, celebrant. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of Mass at the Church. Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids. Please share a memory of Katherine at
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Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/18/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)