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Michael Gress Obituary
WEST LAFAYETE: Michael L. "Oscar" Gress, age 55, of West Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from complications from ALS. He was born on June 16, 1960 to Floyd and Nancy Gress.
Mike graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1978 and worked for Pretty Products for over 30 years before retiring. On April 11, 1981, Mike married Lori (McCrea) Gress.
Mike enjoyed listening to music and restoring vintage stereo equipment. He was a handyman that could fix anything and loved to tinker on things. Mike was a big fan of Ridgewood Football and was a member of the chain gang during every Friday night football game. For over 30 years Mike took yearly fishing tips to Canada with family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike is survived by his father, Floyd (Lois Dickerson) Gress of Coshocton; his wife of 34 years, Lori Gress of West Lafayette; two children, Nathan Gress of West Lafayette and Christi (Nate) Carpenter of West Lafayette; brother, Jerry (Patty Webb) Gress of Coshocton; sister, Linda (Bill) McCoy of West Lafayette; mother-in-law, Emma McCrea of Fresno ; sisters-in-law, Sue (Terry) McInerney of Coshocton and Peggy Stevens of Newcomerstown; brother-in-law, Jamie (Kelly) McCrea of West Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Gress, father-in-law, James McCrea and brother-in-law, Ben Stevens.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Given-Dawson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Saturday at 1:00 pm with Reverend Bill Buckeye officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Fairfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice/Health Service, 230 S. 4th Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 or to Ridgewood Football Boosters, P.O. Box 263, West Lafayette, Ohio 43845.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Gress
Paul Bowman
September 8, 2015
May God be with Lori and the kids in this time of sorrow. The community has lost a great person. I will never forget all the great times we had fishing and all the laughs we shared. My friend "Oscar" will be missed by all that he touched with his kindness and laughter.
Jerry Bowman
September 7, 2015
GRESS FAMILY. SO SORRY
September 7, 2015
Dear Floyd. Lois and Mary Lou, Sorry to hear of Michael's death while we were on our recent cruise. Just home and wanted to remember Michael here on the Given/Dawson guest book. While my time away during his younger years kept me from getting to know him well, we send our deepest condolences and sympathies to you and all the families. His life was a fulfilling one for sure. May God eternally bless his soul and keep him in his loving arms.
Colonel Ed Johnson, USAF (ret)
September 7, 2015
Dear Floyd. Lois and Mary Lou, Sorry to hear of Michael's death while we were on our recent cruise. Just home and wanted to remember Michael here on the Given/Dawson guest book. While my time away during his younger years kept me from getting to know him well, we send our deepest condolences and sympathies to you and all the families. His life was a fulfilling one for sure. May God eternally bless his soul and keep him in his loving arms.
Susan Mallernee
September 7, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers to all... may God bless you with His peace.
Carla Fosnaugh
September 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Lauri Carpenter Bates
September 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this sad time in your life.
Kay (Apple) Bowman
September 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cathy and Fred Mccrea
September 4, 2015
A good guy. He will be missed by all of those who knew him and his ornery laugh.
Jean and Danny McVay
September 4, 2015
Our prayers go out to you all now in your time of loss. No words can say what a great loss this is to our community. Mike will be missed by so very many. What a great man he was.
God has sure got a great angle. Your family will be in our prayers.
Susan Metz
September 4, 2015
My deepest sympathy.
Denise Miller
September 4, 2015
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Gress family. I worked with Mike at Pretty Products for many years. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Deric Potts
September 4, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Debbie Adams
September 4, 2015
Lori and family: my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mike. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers
Don Burdett
September 4, 2015
To the Gress Family, I am so sorry about the death of Mike. I had the pleasure of working with him at Pretty Products for a short, but enjoyable time. I also worked with his Mom at the Post Office. A great loving family!
Jo Ellen Markley Gellart
September 4, 2015
I have many fond memories of Mike from the years I went to school with him. He always had a ready smile! My thoughts are with all of Mike's family!!
Sandy Kennedy
September 4, 2015
Lori and Family,
My deepest sympathy to each of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Karl
September 4, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Don and Mary Ann Slaughter
September 4, 2015
To Floyd and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Linda (Gress) & Jim Cope
September 3, 2015
You're all in our prayers.
Nancy Lingo
September 3, 2015
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers for your family. God Bless
Steve & Jere Kay Gardner
September 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Gress and McCrea families.
Steve & Vickie Bryan
September 3, 2015
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing...prayers for the Gress family.
Yolanda Salazar
September 3, 2015
Lori & family,
I am so sorry for your loss!
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
Faith Young
September 3, 2015
Lori & family: Prayers for you during this difficult time. Faith Young
Karen (Brown) Miller
September 3, 2015
Lori and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Mike, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leslie Cabot/Rios
September 3, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to Lori, Nate, Christie, and all the extended Gress and McCrea families. All who knew and loved Mike mourn his passing. He was such a good guy, and will be missed by so many.
Vicky Hicks
September 3, 2015
Lori & family. Deepest sympathy to all. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Shelly Edie
September 3, 2015
Lori & Family, Gress Family, So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne
September 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss . Mike was a good man. Prayers to you and your family.
September 3, 2015
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you Lori.
Paula Ianniello
Shena Wyler
September 3, 2015
Sending prayers to all for strength to carry on...So sorry to hear this !
Eric,Shena,Briley Wyler
Britney,Brandi,Bridget Caudill
Darlene & Denny Anderson
September 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Laura Young Reising
September 3, 2015
Lori and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Louise, Dennis, & Diane Wiggins
Doris & Brent Frank
Rachel Lahna
September 3, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the whole family.
September 3, 2015
Lori, Nate and Christie and the entire Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May God comfort and keep you during this time. You will be in our prayers.
Bob & Tena Richardson
September 3, 2015
RIP Mike, Dan & Mary Helmick
Dan Arney
September 3, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family on Mike's passing! He is at peace now and pain free. May god bless!!
September 3, 2015
Our loss is Heavens gain. Mike will always be a special friend and co-worker. Our love to Lori and family. Paul Glenn and Connie Frye
Debby & Larry Frye
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayer's to Lori, Family & Friends during this difficult time.
Mary Lake
September 3, 2015
Bigs hugs Lori. We are thinking about all of you.
So glad we had our visit last month. It was great to see him laugh so much!!
I can just hear him, Ben, Charlie and Dale. Imagine the fish stories being shared!!
Cathy and terry Mccue
September 3, 2015
We love you and are lifting you in prayer for strength and peace.
Dru Prater
September 3, 2015
So sad to hear of Mike's passing. Sending prayers to his family.
Linda Todd-Mendenhall
September 3, 2015
My love and prayers to Mike's family.
Aunt Mary Lou Hardesty
September 3, 2015
Mike and his Mom, Nancy (Smalley) Gress are together once again. Mike was so loved by everyone and will be missed by all his family and friends. Blessings and prayers for all the family. He is at peace now.
Lorry Bates
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing.
Jessica Bates Hostetter
September 3, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was my supervisor for a few years at Prettys and was a truly stand up guy.
September 3, 2015
Mike is at peace with God now. Our prayers are with all of the family. We have very fond memories of him. Ennio thoroughly enjoyed his moments of working with him at Kelly and Jamie's house. Always fun & full of laughter! He was a very special guy!!
Love and prayers,
Ennio & Shirley
Kristen Schoeff
September 3, 2015
Thinking of you all.
Roxana Dawn Conkle
September 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My heart is with all of his family at this time.
Sandy Hardesty
September 3, 2015
So sorry for the loss of Mike. Sending thoughts and prayers to Mike's family.
Wendy Wentz-Beamer
September 3, 2015
I'm very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Thinking of your family and praying for you.
Barb Wilson
September 3, 2015
Lori & Family - my sincere sympathies are with you at this so difficult time. Mikey was always a fun guy to be around and I'm so glad I got to spend a little time with him recently. May all the good memories remain in your hearts forever.
Mark Lowe
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Eric, Paula, Adrienne, & Morgan Lowe
September 3, 2015
Mike loved his family, his friends, and his community, and they loved him back. Those that knew him will hold him in their hearts forever. My family offers our most sincere condolences to you all.
Gerald and Carol Bissonnette and family
September 3, 2015
Sorry for your loss , May god be with you .
Whitey-Janet Frank
September 3, 2015
Thinking of you at this difficult time, praying you find some comfort
June Miller
September 3, 2015
My heartfelt prayers and love to all of you. Mike was a gem and will never be forgotten. His Mom and him are rejoicing today. Thank you Jesus. June Miller
Cheryl Bissonnette
September 3, 2015
sorry for your loss
Forrest Weekley
September 3, 2015
Sad that we lost another class mate RIP Oscar.until we meet again.
Brent Gress
September 3, 2015
My heart crys for all of you. He will be missed here on earth but as we all know he's in a better place now
Kaye Lynn hardesty/Andrews
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. May good bless him and his family. He was blessed to be so loved by so many. Our condolences. Rocky Brown and Kayelynn Hardesty
Mark Dobbins
September 3, 2015
Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him at Pretty Products. A very likeable individual. Guess that trait runs in the Gress family.
Praying for the family.
Mark L Dobbins
Dave & Lorna Jones
September 3, 2015
Thoughts and prayers. You will be deeply missed
Mark Berry
September 2, 2015
I'm stunned, too sad. Always liked Mike, sympathy for his family.
September 2, 2015
We are sad to hear my buddy has passed away. You will be missed. Brian and Christa Lewis
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