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Nancy Gruber

May 30, 2014


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Jacobsville:  Nancy Gruber, 75, of Jacobsville, passed away while surrounded by her family on May 30, 2014.

           She was born on February 23, 1939, a daughter of Winfield and Ruth (Rein) Drake.  After the passing of Winfield, she was raised by her step-father, Frank Crnkovich.

           Nancy will always be remembered by her family and friends.  She worked as a homemaker and loved her family very much.  She loved crafting and shopping and she would often buy little things for her grandchildren.

           She is survived by: 3 children: daughters-Billie Jo Guzman of Lake Linden, Pattie Jo (Robert) Sanford of Severn, MD, and son, Leo Gruber of Laurium; 3 siblings-sister-Kay Ann Mansour of Phoenix, AZ, Frank “Butch” (Vicki) Crnkovich of Calumet, and Edward (Tina) Crnkovich of Houghton; 7 grandchildren-Natalie (Patrick) Rogan, Adam Guzman, Anthony Sevon, Brandy Gruber, Kelley Gruber, Hannah Gruber, and LCpl Shawn (Cynthia) Sanford; 3 great grandchildren- Ashton Marttila, Waylon Downey, and Riley Rogan; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 PM on July 12, at the Jacobsville Community Center. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is assisting with arrangements.

           Condolences may be sent to: Billie Jo Guzman, 449 Front St, Lake Linden, MI 49945 or at pearcefuneralhome.com


 Service Information

Memorial Gathering
Saturday
July 12, 2014

1:00 PM
Jacobsville Community Center

Jacobsville, Michigan 49945


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