Sofia Gruber

1929 - 2017

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Belmont Funeral Home - Chicago

7120 West Belmont

Chicago, Illinois

Sofia Gruber Obituary

Gruber, Sofia Age 88, died Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. Born in Glogowatz, Romania to the late Franz and Sofia. Was proud of her Donau-Schwäbische heritage. Survived by husband of 51 years, Balthasar; daughters, Ann and Katharina (Nelson); granddaughters and great-grandson. Visitation Friday 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Belmont Funeral Home, 7120 W. Belmont Ave. Funeral prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. at funeral home, to Our Lady of Mercy Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. Info 773.286.2500 or www.belmontfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 7, 2017.
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Mr. Gruber
Our deepest and sincerest condolences on your loss. Mrs. Gruber was a wonderful woman and will be missed.

S Mach & Family

December 14, 2017

Balthasar I am sorry to hear about dear Sofia and offer my sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

David and Althea

December 7, 2017

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Belmont Funeral Home - Chicago

7120 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60634

Dec

9

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Belmont Funeral Home - Chicago

7120 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60634

Dec

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Church

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7120 West Belmont, Chicago, IL 60634

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