Stanley G. Gruber

Name: Stanley G. Gruber Age: 87

Address:      Bartonville, IL

Date of Death: Thursday, April 2, 2020 Time:  11:45 pm    

Place: his home

Date of Birth: January 16, 1933 Place: Astoria, IL

Parents: Jesse and Bessie (Bucher) Gruber

Married: Nancy Jakoby on July 12, 1952. Nancy preceded Stanley in death in January in 2005.

Survivors: Son- James (and Janice) Gruber of Bartonville, IL
Son- John (and Diane) Gruber Bartonville, IL
Son- Mike (and Kim) Gruber of Bartonville, IL
Daughter- Carol (and Dale) Smith of Englewood, FL
Daughter- Cathy (and John) Hawksworth of Winchester, TN
Son- Stan (and Carrie) Gruber of Dunlap, IL
14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren
Brother – Bob (and Joyce) Becker of WA

Preceded by:    3 sisters, 3 brothers, 1 grandchild, and 2 great-grandchildren

Occupation: He worked for Santa Fe Railroad, TPW, and Burlington Northern as a conductor and brakeman switchman until retirement.

Memberships: He was past president of Hollis Consolidated School Board. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Canton, IL. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Services:   Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials: The family would like to thank Unity Point Hospice for their care. Memorials may be made to Unity Point Hospice, 221 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61636

Services By:  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org