Therese Marie Gruss 62, of Bluffton, Indiana passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born on October 28, 1958 in Allen County, Indiana. Therese enjoyed crafts, puzzles, needle arts and participating in the Special Olympics. She is survived by her mother, Frances Gruss; siblings, Vickie Kidwell, David Gruss, Karen (Tsanyen) Yang, Greg (Patty) Gruss, Joe (Julie) Gruss, Barb (Shayne) Compton, Steve (Amy) Gruss, and Tonia (Brian) Mahoney; 22 nieces and nephews; 15 great nieces and nephews; and close friend, Caren as well as her extended family of caregivers at Bi-County Services. She was preceded in passing by her father, Donald Gruss. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30am at St. Aloysius Catholic Church 14623 Bluffton Road Yoder, Indiana 46798 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home 120 W. Mill Street Ossian, Indiana 46777. Memorial contributions can be made to Masses at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Special Olympics of Indiana, or to the family c/o Frances Gruss for Therese’s memorial fund.
