Judy M. Gruner

September 7, 1940 - July 1, 2020

Judy M. Gruner, age 79 of Grantfork, IL, died Wednesday, July 01, 2020, at her home in Grantfork, IL. She was born on Saturday, September 07, 1940, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes (nee Rarick) Voegele. On Saturday, June 21, 1958, she married Clifford W. Gruner at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, by Rev. Robert Meyer. She was a member of St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Grantfork, IL; Former President of Catholic Holy Family Society; St. Gertrude's Altar Society; Bunco Card Club for 46 years. Judy was born in Highland, IL. She attended St. Paul Grade School and High School, graduating in 1958. She had worked at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL; DeMoulin Brothers, Greenville, IL; owner and operator of C & J Meats in Grantfork, IL for 23 years; Dollar General Store for 15 years and retired in 2015. She enjoyed collecting teapots, she had over 800 of them. She had 20 plus girl friends that she could "bum" with. She use to enjoy dancing in her younger years. Her other activities were Facebook and games on the computer. She loved watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participating in activities. She also enjoyed traveling - to Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, and Caribbean Cruises. Survivors include: Husband - Clifford W. Gruner, Grantfork, IL Son - Steven W. (Debra) Gruner, Pocahontas, IL Daughter - Victoria L. Gruner, Grantfork, IL Son - Richard A. (Cheryl) Gruner, Pocahontas, IL Daughter - Wendy M. (Kirk) Essenpreis, Grantfork, IL Grandchild - Tyler J. (Tiffany) Wegman, Lawton, OK Grandchild - Jessica (Aaron) Schumacher, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Cortney S. (Dave) Zbinden, Highland, IL Grandchild - Kyle R. (Amber) Gruner, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - Kalene M. (significant other - Kyle Kovarick) Essenpreis, Highland, IL Grandchild - Katie (fiance - Lucas Haller) Gruner, Granite City, IL Grandchild - William D. (significant other - Sydney Gray) Essenpreis, Grantfork, IL Great Grandchild - Jack Schumacher Great Grandchild - Everett D. Zbinden Great Grandchild - Gabriel M. Zbinden Great Grandchild - Kayden Haller Great Grandchild - Emma M. Gruner Great Grandchild - Luke Gruner Sister - Joan (Vincent) Leopold, Highland, IL Brother - Michael P. (Anna) Voegele, Highland, IL Sister-In-Law - Jacqueline (Bill) Tieman, Granite City, IL She was preceded in death by: Father - Alfred F. Voegele - Died 9/07/1971 Mother - Agnes N. Voegele, nee Rarick - Died 7/29/1994 Grandchild - Travis B. McMahan - Died 10/31/2006 Son-In-Law - Timothy Loquasto - Died 9/14/2018 Sister-In-Law - Ruth Smith Brother-In-Law - Billy Joe Smith Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, July 06, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, July 07, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 07, 2020, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Face covering required and maintain social distancing please. Interment will be at Saint Gertrude Catholic Cemetery in Grantfork, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Area Christian Service Ministry (HACSM) or Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation.