Gary Grueninger

Gary Grueninger, 80, of LaCenter, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home.

Gary worked for a number of years at the Illinois Department of Corrections and owned Eddie’s Pastries in Cairo, Illinois. He loved to hunt and fish in his younger years. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW in Paducah. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Gary is survived by is wife, Margaret Grueninger; two sons, Mark (Michele) Grueninger and Kent (Joy) Grueninger; one sister, Judy (Wayne) Davis; eight grandchildren, Jocelyn, Nicholas, Claire, Matthew, Brad, Cameron, Shelby, and Isaac; three great-grandchildren, Luke, William, and Audrey; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Gary in death are his parents, Edward and Lillian Grueninger.

A service for Gary will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Lindsey Funeral Home with Rev. Drew Gray officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at Mounds City National Cemetery with military honors.

Friends may visit the family from 10:00 am to service hour. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.