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  • Visitation

    Wednesday, January 29, 2020

    4:00 to 8:00 pm and

    Thursday, January 30, 2020

    8:00 to 9:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

     

  • Service

    Thursday, January 30, 2020

    10:00 am

    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Tim C. Gruenenfelder, 58, of Highland, IL died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.

    Tim was born, July 6, 1961, to Donald and Lois (nee Orschell) Gruenenfelder in Highland, IL.  In November of 1984, he married Chris Criner at St. Boniface Church in Germantown, IL.

    He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland.

    Tim was a good husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He loved kids and was a big kid himself.  He was active with all the sports the kids played, and was a fan of all sports in general.  He liked to fish, tend to his flower garden at home, and was fond of Sci-Fi movies, especially Star Wars.  He loved to watch football, listen to music, play pool, tennis and cards.  He was a cheeseburger fanatic, who loved to grill.  Tim enjoyed spending time with his cats, going to the lake, and spending time on the beach.  He loved the summer heat.

    Tim is survived by his wife, Chris Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL; sons, Andy (fiance’ Toni Brinker) Korte, St. Louis, MO, Brandon (Ami) Gruenenfelder, Edwardsville, IL; grandchildren, Jack and Oliver Korte, and Maxwell Gruenenfelder; siblings, Rick (Donna) Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL, Lynn (Joe) Haegele, New Douglas, IL, Laurie (Jim) Ashford, Highland, IL, Leann (Kelly) McCaslin, Highland, IL, Jon (Kerri) Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL; many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lois Gruenenfedler; brother, Michael Gruenenfelder; sister, Lisa Burgess; niece, Kara Gruenenfelder; nephew, Bobby Haegele.

    Memorials may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness

    Visitation:  Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Thursday, January 30, 2020, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial:  Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:00 am, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Clergy:  Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

    Interment:  St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Highland, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Doug Gruenenfelder / January 27, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    Tim was greatly loved and will be sadly missed. Growing up together, Tim was all about fun and friendship. From playing at the park, to drinking Highland colas at the reunions, to singing the Monkees or Bay City Rollers as loud as we could at his house, Tim brought joy to everything we did. Rob and I loved Tim like a brother, and we’ll forever have a hole in our hearts until we meet him again in Heaven. Rest peacefully, Tim.
    Doug Gruenenfelder

  2. Rob Gruenenfelder / January 28, 2020 at 8:39 am

    We will miss Tim. When we moved to Springfield at a young age, we always looked forward to getting together with the “Greenies” Sometimes in Springfiled, sometimes on family vacations together, but mostly in Highland. Dad saved some of the recordings we made on cassette tapes. My kids get a kick out of listening to Tim, Doug, and I singing and pretending to be reporters, and of course our fondness of making bodily noises. We had a blast as children. He was our favorite cousin.
    We share in your sadness.
    Rob Gruennefelder family

  3. jill Hogan / January 28, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    May fond memories of Tim bring you comfort during this hard time in your lives. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Jill & Ernie Hogan

  4. Craig Ray Marti / January 28, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    I remember Tim as one of the kindest people from the old neighborhood, what a great kid and nicer man, god bless!!
    craig marti

  5. NICK CLARK / January 28, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    Chris, Our condolences to you and the kids. Prayers and hugs all the way. We certainly enjoyed Tim at Criner family events and the two of you are great together – memories that will never be forgotten. We are gonna miss him and hope to see you soon.
    Love Always,
    Nick & Glenda Clark Family

  6. Sharon McCoy / January 29, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    We are so sorry to hear about Tim. He was such a nice guy and a great cousin to spend time with especially when we were younger. Our hearts go out to youand your family.
    Sharon and Terry McCoy

  7. Janet crouch / January 30, 2020 at 9:51 am

    I have nothing but great memories. Tim encouraged and supported me going off the high dive at the swimming pool when we were kids. Talking and watching the stars. RIP Tim.

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