Elaine Jean Gruss

Gruss, Elaine, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the age of 62. Cherished wife of Jim Gruss; dear daughter of the late Harry and Jean Janke; beloved mother of Jen (Scott) Prohaska and the late Kimberly Glus; loving grandmother of Tyler Coplea and Ryan Glus; dear sister of Barbara Foxwell. Elaine was employed as a Sales Representative with the Missouri State Lottery for 5 years and with Phillip Morris for 15 years. She was a member of the Laugh-Hers Golf Group at Lake Forest Country Club and a member of the Gateway Mercedes Benz Club. Elaine was a lover of life and opened her heart and home to everyone and was never known to miss a party. She had a gift of givingness, openness, and warmth that drew everyone towards her. As one said, she had a hall of fame personality. She will be missed by so many. God Bless her soul. Memorials may be made to the Elaine Gruss Family.