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Gruner, Carolyn M.

Carolyn M. Gruner, age 82, loving wife of 45 years to Robert; beloved mother of Terry Lynn (Dane) Scott, Stephen (Susan) and Douglas (Tracy); cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Kurt) Salmich, Samantha (Tim) Willis, Stephen, Mackenzie (Josh) Haight, Grace and Joshua; adored great-grandmother to Faye, Ty, Val, Daisy, Roman and Patrick; aunt and friend to many. Carolyn was most notably known for her love of the Chicago Cubs. Watching and toasting them in the 2016 World Series with a shot of tequila. Funeral service and Interment Private at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home and Cemetery. A Celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/CarolynGruner

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2020.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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