Donna I. Gross Obituary (1940 - 2009)

Donna I. Gross, 68, Lake Summerset, Davis, Illinois died after a long courageous battle with lung cancer, in her home at 6:05 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009 while surrounded by family and friends. Born September 11, 1940 in Geneva, Illinois, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Donald and Florence (Johnson) Bell. Lived ten years in Lake Summerset coming from Roselle, Illinois. Married Gale A. Gross in St. Charles, Illinois on August 18, 1960. She was employed as a teacher’s aide by Lake Park High School in Roselle, Illinois for 24 years. Member of Lake Summerset Garden Club, Grams Club, and Mah Jongg. She was also a member of Roselle Lions/Lioness Club and Lake Park High School Band Auxiliary. Attended and graduated from St. Charles High School. Survivors include husband, Gale A Gross, Davis, Illinois; daughter Susan Gross, Chicago, Illinois; son Donald (Jill) Gross of Roselle, Illinois; two grandsons, Jacob and Zachary Gross, Roselle, Illinois and brother Ken (Vicki) Bell , Ft. Meyers, Florida. She was preceded in death by a daughter Lynn and an infant sister. Funeral ceremonies at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Durand, Illinois with Reverend R. Lee Bennight , pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Arrangements by McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 W. Main St., Durand, IL. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Visiting Nursing Association or the American Cancer Society.