This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gruna, Kostka and Lewandowski Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2EC.2ACE/3195 Message Board Post: 2/04/2005 Steves Point Journal Mattie Gruna Mattie Gruna, 91, Bevent, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born Oct. 11, 1913, in Bevent to the late Barney and Martha (Lewandowski) Kostka. On June 27, 1936, Mattie was married to Norbert Gruna at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1981. Mattie enjoyed cooking and gardening and loved to have family and friends over for a meal. Nobody ever left her home hungry. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, Scott and Jodi, and especially her great-grandchild, Morgan. Survivors include one son, Ron (LaVon) Gruna, Stevens Point; two grandchildren, Scott (Kathy) Gruna, Polonia, and Jodi (Tom) Phillippi, Waukesha; and one great-grandchild, Morgan Gruna. In addition to her husband and parents, Mattie was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. The Rev. Rex Zimmerman will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church. Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home of Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements.