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Thomas Gross Obituary
Dr. Thomas Lee Gross, age 66, died unexpectedly on June 17, 2021. Tom is preceded in death by his mother Vivien, his father Donald, his sister Alison, and his grandparents, Fred and Reva Fuller. He is survived by his wife, Louisa (Hollmeyer) Gross, his seven children: Mary Cosler (Matthew), James Gross (Mary), Carol Gross, Susan Gross, William Gross (Sherry), Michael Gross, and Alan Gross, his five grandchildren (Ada, Teddy, Maisy, Wilhelmina, Thomas), and his aunt Elizabeth Crow (David).
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Tom attended Northwestern University in 1973. While there, he met fellow engineering student Louisa Hollmeyer, and they married in 1977. He attended the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1979 and went on to complete his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship. A loyal and committed doctor, Dr. Gross worked seven day weeks, tirelessly providing the level of care his community deserved. Known for his exceptional bedside manner and unmatched empathy for his patients, Tom was beloved by his family, staff, coworkers, and community alike. It was the time he spent as a doctor that showed his love, and something his family will always cherish.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic Indiana or Doctors Without Borders. Please also consider taking part in some of his favorite activities: playing cribbage, befriending the local stray cats, telling stories of your greatest embarrassments, going to the movies with your loved ones, being overly sappy with your spouse, voting blue, and getting vaccinated.
A visitation will be held at the Hendricks County Fair Grounds in the Cartlidge Barn in Danville, Indiana from 1:00PM - 4:00PM, Sunday, June 27, 2021. Visitors should use the entrance at gate 4 off of County Road 200E. A private service will be held later this summer during his favorite event, the Olympics, at his office in Danville.
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for Thomas Gross
Patricia Stokes
July 16, 2024
Dr Gross was the best! Through a procedure he located my colon cancer and continued my procedures from 2005-2021. Now it's been 3 years and it's time for another one. I hope to find someone as good as him! I'll never forget how he waived his fees to help my daughter years ago who at the time did not have insurance. He was understanding, helpful and caring. May God rest his soul.
Georgette Jones
February 14, 2023
So sorry he is gone, he was my Doctor for years. I remember the pony tail and I remember ordering dinner from my hospital bed and he came in and took it away, the next morning he saved my life
Deloris Chronister
August 9, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was truly a great man who cared about people and animals. He will be missed very much.
Shelby and Renee´ Hobbs
July 6, 2021
Dr Gross was our doctor for 20 years. A man who touched so many lives. He will be missed. Prayer for all his family. I remember when he had his pony tail. He was such a character. Rest In Peace Dr Gross
Juanita Huisentruit
June 29, 2021
My heart and prayers go out to Dr. Gross family, friends and all that loved him. As a patient of his I will truly miss him. He was always concerned and made me feel as if my health was his main priority.
Suzanne Sokol
June 25, 2021
He was my doctor and a very good one! He saved my dads life and are forever great full of his superior knowledge. May he Rest In Peace it is well deserved. My sincere condolences to his family.
Jennifer Herring and family
June 24, 2021
So very sad for everyone; a great person and doctor who will be very missed
Dorothy L. Sisson
June 24, 2021
Dr. Gross was my doctor since 2016. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant. My condolences to his family. He will certainly be missed.
Jack Harris MD
June 24, 2021
Tom was the supervising resident for my very first rotation as an intern in 1984. As a result, he had a profound impact on my early development as a physician. My condolences to the family.
sue e chappell
June 23, 2021
He was my mother DR. back in 1995 in the end of her life and he was also my husbands and I DR. I loved talking to him right before I went out, over silly stuff. he was a good dr. and knew how to put you at your ease. He will be missed.
Rochelle Judd
June 22, 2021
My condolences to his family. He was not only an excellent doctor, he was a sweet and caring man. I will miss him. Again, I´m so sorry.
Dr. Stephen Pollom
June 22, 2021
We were both members of Memorial Clinic long ago. One of the hardest working and most sincere doctors I have ever known. Prayers to his family.
Jennifer Steichen
June 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I saw Dr. Gross 2 weeks ago at the hospital for my procedure. He was the best doctor. Hendricks has lost a good one. My prayers are with you.
Ricki Sutherlin
June 22, 2021
Prayers to his family! He was my Dr. for several years, he was one of the best, very caring about his patients! Was nice for him to take time with his patients!
Anne Tomlinson
June 21, 2021
This was of the most sincere doctor I have ever met. He will missed by so many. Love to his family and many co-workers. May God give you peace.
Robert Agnew
June 21, 2021
I am greatly saddened by the news that Dr. Gross has passed. He was always kind and gentle in discussing private health matters and responded with great care and attention. I will miss him.
Brenda Simpson
June 21, 2021
Heaven received an angel and he will be remembered and missed greatly. I will always cherish his caring for me and his sweet smile every time we met. He helped to keep me alive. God bless his family and give them comfort.
Steven Simpson
June 21, 2021
I am so sorry to here this today. He has been my doctor for years. Will be missed so much though I only saw him once or twice every 10 years. My prayers to the family.
Kathy Rembold
June 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss, he had been my GI Doctor for years, just saw him in April, pleasant and kind always, he will be deeply missed.
Worth Donaldson
June 21, 2021
His passing is a huge lost to family, friends and the community. You have my sincere condolences. It was always a pleasure being a member of Dr. Gross´s healthcare team. He will be missed.
Betty Hoop
June 20, 2021
So very touched to hear of his passing. Very kind doctor that will truly be missed. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers .
Georgette and Chuck Jones
June 20, 2021
My heart is broken, Dr. Gross has been our GI doctor for 30 years, I remember his hair in a ponytail He saved my life a couple of years ago, he was my hero. I was to see him Wednesday , June 23 for a colonoscopy at 11 am.......I send my love and prayers for comfort to his family.
Victoria
June 20, 2021
Very kind Doctor with great bedside manners for his patients. Very helpful when I had to write a paper on diseases of the colon.
I´m truly sorry for your loss he will be dearly missed by all.
Bill and Eva Gouge
June 19, 2021
Dr. Gross was a great doctor to Bill for his routine tests. He was very friendly, in addition to his skills. Our friend worked closely with him and would say the same thing. I do take care of stray cats, in addition to my own; so I will remember Dr. Gross in doing so. He will be missed by all the community.
Deloris Elza
June 19, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Gross family
He was a good man and doctor he will be missed
Debby Scott
June 19, 2021
So sorry for the loss of a fine man and fine doctor
Jack & Debbie Heylmann
June 19, 2021
Dr. Gross will be sadly missed. He had been our doctor for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends.
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