– Search For Ruby Grenz Ends In Tragedy

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police has confirmed that Saturday morning, the search ended for 78 year old Ruby Grenz of Jamestown, when her body was found inside her minivan.

Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger says at 11:10-a.m. Saturday she was found by the rural fire department chief, just northwest of Jamestown.

The minivan was stuck in snow along a small road among construction vehicles and equipment behind Border States Paving. The construction vehicles and equipment are a similar color to her vehicle, which was not running when it was discovered. Snow cover also somewhat matched the silver van’s color, so it was difficult to see during the air searches.

Edinger noted that it appears Grenz turned down 4th Street Northwest from U.S. Highway 281. He said the street isn’t developed beyond the driveway into Border States Paving, but Grenz kept going until her minivan got stuck.

He pointed out that part of the problem in locating Grenz was the tire tracks her minivan made in the snow going beyond the entrance to Border State Paving blew shut fairly quickly, so there was no sign that a vehicle had driven into that area.

Further investigation will include determining the carbon monoxide level inside the van.

A cause of death has not yet been determined.

The Jamestown Police Department says the community showed an overwhelming support and help during the search this week.

He added citzens that helped in the search, along with the Postal Service the Civil Air Patrol and others made a difference.

Aiding in the search were, the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Jamestown Rural Fire Department, Jamestown Fire Department, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Regional Drug Task Force, the Civil Air Patrol and aircraft, and other regional law enforcement agencies and the American Red Cross.

He added a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who joined the effort.

The Prayers for Ruby Grenz Facebook page said anyone who would like to send cards please send them to The Family of Ruby Grenz: 1413 5th Ave South West Jamestown, ND 58401

Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel in Jamestown. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown. Rev. Randy Jaspers will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Home Cemetery in Jamestown. Obituary at CSiNewsNow.com

Earlier Saturday……

Jamestown (CSi) According to a post on Prayers for Ruby Grenz Facebook page, the search for 78 year old Ruby Grenz of Jamestown ended Saturday morning, with her body located.

The following is the post, from the “Prayes for Ruby Grenz,” Facebook page on Saturday:

“It is with a very heavy heart that I bring this news to you. They have found Ms. Ruby Grenz. She was located around the out skirts of town. Sadly, she did not survive. Thank you everyone for your prayers and kind words. I just spoke with Carla, one of Ruby’s daughters and the family could use a lot of prayer. What brings us peace is knowing that she is in the warm embrace of our Heavenly Father. She is now laughing, smiling and holding her dear Gene’s hand. I bet she even has her ruby red lipstick on. If you would like to send cards please send them to The Family of Ruby Grenz: 1413 5th Ave South West Jamestown, ND 58401We will post arrangements for the visitation as soon as we know.

Previously posted:

Jamestown (CSi) – A Prayers for Ruby Grenz Facebook page has been set-up for the Jamestown woman missing since Tuesday Feb 11.

The search for 78 year old Ruby Grenz continued Friday with no success. Jamestown, ND Police Captain Gary Peterson said that four Civil Air Patrol planes took to the air on Friday morning.

Peterson says the air search was section off into quadrants around Jamestown.

Law enforcement is covering streets, alleys, back streets and parking lots for any signs of her. He says authorities are in contact with family members, as well.

The ground search by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Highway Patrol and state Game and Fish Department was in the general area, the State Crime Bureau is also assisting. The search continues on Saturday.

Around 5-p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2014, she was last seen driving, a silver 2005 Dodge Caravan minivan with North Dakota license plates HNW560.

Police are asking residents to look around their streets and neighborhoods to see if there is a minivan matching Grenz’s vehicle description.

Peterson says there is a Hawaiian lei hanging from the rearview mirror.

She was last seen at that time leaving the Second Avenue Salon, where she had an appointment.

Peterson said police were called at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday by one of Grenz’s daughters, who had stopped by Grenz’s home to see if she was OK and found she wasn’t there.

Grenz is 78 years old, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 138 pounds and wears glasses with brown and blue frames. She was last seen wearing a rust-colored fleece Columbia coat, a red sweater and brown pants.

Anyone who might have seen Grenz or a vehicle matching the silver 2005 Dodge Caravan should call the Jamestown Police Department at 252-1000.

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Reported previously

Jamestown (CSi) Ruby Grenz of Jamestown, has not been seen since about 5-p.m., Tuesday (Feb 11, 2014). The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the 78 year old woman and the vehicle she was driving.

Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger says the Highway Patrol had an aircraft in the search Thursday, but had to land because of poor visibility. Authorities were continuing the ground search south of Jamestown.

The Civil Air Patrol is expected to conduct an air search when visibility improves.

Captain Gary Peterson says, it’s been determined that Grenz did not withdraw any money from her bank account.

A check at McDonald’s Thursday morning, a stop she frequently made, and at the Buffalo Mall, where she likes to walk, turned up no signs of Grenz.

Peterson added, in addtion to Jamestown Police, other agencies involved in the search include: Tihe North Dakota Highway Patrol, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, the Stutsman County Taskforce, and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

He says, law enforcement is covering streets, alleys, back streets and parking lots for any signs of the vehicle, she was last seen driving, a silver 2005 Dodge Caravan minivan with North Dakota license plates HNW560.

Peterson says there is a Hawaiian lei hanging from the rearview mirror. He says authorities are in contract with family members, as well.

Grenz was last seen at 5-p.m. leaving the Second Avenue Salon, where she had an appointment.

Peterson said police were called at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday by one of Grenz’s daughters, who had stopped by Grenz’s home to see if she was OK and found she wasn’t there.

Grenz is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 138 pounds and wears glasses with brown and blue frames. She was last seen wearing a rust-colored fleece Columbia coat, a red sweater and brown pants. Peterson says Grenz had gotten her hair permed at Second Avenue Salon during her appointment there.

Peterson says Grenz gets confused and disoriented due to medication she is taking, adding that does not like to drive at night or on the highway.

Peterson adds that the coat Grenz was wearing isn’t suitable to wear in cold temperatures.

Police are asking residents to look around their streets and neighborhoods to see if there is a minivan matching Grenz’s vehicle description.

Anyone who might have seen Grenz or a vehicle matching the silver 2005 Dodge Caravan should call the Jamestown Police Department at 252-1000.