John Gruber Obituary
The world bids farewell to John Gruber in South Bend, Indiana, departing on October 16, 2025 at the age of 64. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Gruber to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John S. Gruber Jr. and Nancy Gruber (Leavens). He is survived by: his children, Christine (Scott), Kourtni Wolfe, Bryleigh Melnik (Yuriy), Mallorie Gruber, Aubree Binkley (Tyler), Jacob Gruber (Nicole), Braxten Gruber (Ally), Caleb Gruber, Zachariah Gruber and Nathan Gruber; his grandchildren, Mariah, Isaac, Thomas, Heidi, Caroline, Benjamin, Holden, Bohdi, Joella, Cohen, Beckham, Milana, Augustine and Kahlia; and his siblings, Susan Mason (Gary) of South Bend, Judy Gruber of Indianapolis and Michael Gruber (Regena) of Paoli, Indiana.. He is also survived by His extended family includes five nieces, a nephew, six great-nieces, and six great-nephews.
A rosary will be held on Sunday, November 23rd 2025 at 6:45 PM at the Grotto - University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame Notre Dame. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Our Lady of Hungary Church (829 W Calvert St, South Bend, IN 46613). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 1:15 PM at the Sacred Heart Cemetery (24947 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46619).
In honor of John's compassionate spirit, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for the Homeless, 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 or online at cfh.net or the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, 702 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601 or online at feedindiana.org.
