Linda G. (Meinke) Gruner passed away peacefully in her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after a long battle with cancer. Her family was the center of her world, and she filled their lives with love, laughter, traditions, and countless treasured memories.
She was predeceased by her parents, Clayton and Josephine Meinke of Moultonborough, and her sister, Nancy Meinke-Smarkel.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Norman Gruner; her son, Andrew Gruner and his wife Lisa DeSantis; her daughter, Amanda Gruner; her grandson, Jayden Currin; and her godchild, Katherine Halloran; her husband, Thomas and son Clay; her nephew Chuck Smarkel and his children Matt Smarkel and Caitlyn Perez.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Linda’s memory with a donation to any of the following: Help in Healing Home, 5811 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054; St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 89, Chamberlain, SD 57325.Â
For the full obituary, visit getzfuneralhome.com.
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