Grace E. (Trimmer) Bruner, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away November 7, 2026.

Grace was born January 19, 1938 to Fannie (Reecer) and John Trimmer in Whitesville, Missouri. Fannie and John were loving parents for Grace and her sister Phyllis. Grace graduated from Lafayette High School and went on to have a 50 year long career as a CNA. During that time Grace worked in many hospitals and nursing homes in the area. Grace met Charles Punzo, Jr. and together they welcomed Daniel, Cheryl, Rose, Brian, and, Chris into a loving home. They later divorced. She was a dedicated member of the Catholic Co-Cathedral.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Fannie (Reecer) and John Trimmer, son Daniel Punzo, great grandson Dylan Hill, and partner Lee Avolio.

She is survived by daughters Cheryl (Danny) Phillips and Rose Sprake, sons Brian and Chris Punzo, grandchildren: Lisa Phillips, DeAnna Phillips, Canaan Punzo, Johanna (Jesse) Dickey, Jennifer Escarcega, Reáne Gibson, Christina Martinez, Kameron Merritt, Adriana Martinez, and Serenity Martinez. Plus several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Grace has been cremated under the care and direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Services for Grace will be held on Friday, November 13th, 2026 Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel of St. Joseph, Missouri; starting with a Memorial Visitation from 5:00-6:00 PM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:00 PM, officiated by Rex Strayer. Celebration of Life service will be livestreamed/recorded.

In lieu of floral arrangements the memorials can be made to the donor's choice in loving memory of Grace Bruner.