Judith K. Gruber

Judith Kay Gruber, age 77, of Silver Springs, Fla., passed away April 17, 2020. She was born August 25, 1942, in Eaton Rapids, to the late Max Converse and Florabel-Bowers Converse. She was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and “Meme.”

She was preceded in death by her brothers Phil Converse (Janet), Bill Converse; sister, Leah Blatt-Schofield; and brother-in-law, Howard “Red” Blatt, Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Phillip Gruber; sons, Steven Gruber (Teresa), Mark Gruber, Scott Gruber (Lisa); daughter, Karen Dowdy (Jeff); 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brothers, Max Converse (Cathy), Mike Converse (Pat); sisters-in-law, Jewell Converse, Mary Parks (Richard); and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Countryside Funeral Home in Anthony, Fla.