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Marilyn Gross Obituary
1937 - 2020
Marilyn Agnes Gross, 82, passed peacefully from this world, surrounded by her loving family, on January 15, 2020. Born in Rolla, MO, Marilyn relocated from Illinois to Florida in 1993.
Following her 1958 St. Louis University graduation, she married her husband of 47 years, the late James D. Gross, MD, in 1960. Together they raised four children and became grandparents to identical twin girls.
A lifetime fascination with the fine arts led Marilyn to pursue formal training at the Washington School of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. A vibrant career as a mixed water media artist followed. Her nonrepresentational works have received critical acclaim and are treasured by private and corporate collectors alike.
Marilyn was a parishioner of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, Sarasota, FL and a former parishioner of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, Streator, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, one sister and a nephew.
She is survived by her sister Margaret (Daniel) Jacobsmeyer; daughter, Kathleen Gross, MD; three sons, Terrence (Lisa) Gross, MD; Brian (Karen) Gross; Kevin Gross; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM, Saturday, February 1, Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to Covenant House (www.covenanthouse.org).
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Kelli Robertson
September 18, 2020
My deepest condolences on the passing of Marilyn. My prayers are with her family.
January 31, 2020
Thinking of the family and wishing them comfort and peace
Johanna Gustafsson
January 30, 2020
Your sweet mother will be missed dearly. The time we spent together over the past 20 years will be treasured forever. I hope your fond memories will begin to fill the void of your loss.
With deep sympathy,
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January 30, 2020
Sorry for your Loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time Rev
Marge & Bob Stahly
January 30, 2020
We have a watercolor done by her which we bought back in the day and have had it hanging ever since. It is by far our favorite. Although we have not seen her since they moved to Fl., the watercolor was a great reminder, and always brought a smile of fond memories. Our sympathy's to all of her family, especially Kathy, Terry, Brian, & Kevin & Family.
January 30, 2020
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