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Mary M. Gross
1935 - 2025
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1935
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2025
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Mary Gross Obituary
November 20, 1935 - November 28, 2025
Mary M. Gross, 90, of Manitowoc, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.
Mary was born on November 20, 1935 in Racine to the late Everett and Marion (Walsh) Williams. On October 15, 1955, Mary married Leon Gross in Michigan. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2003. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary was a lifetime Cub and Packer fan and was an avid animal lover.
Mary is survived by six children, Linda (Kyle) Ray, Kenosha, Kim (Bob) Karls, Kenosha, Leann (David) Danby, Manitowoc, Karrie (Chris) Brankey, Bristol, WI, Jeff Gross (Shital Patel), Kenosha, and Jodie Gross (Jim Noel), Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one niece, Mary Jo Williams; nephew, Michael Williams; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Brian (Karen) Gross, Delphie (Bob) Scamen, Edna Hucker, Noreen Horton, Marilyn (Steve) Butowski, Debbie (Steve) Kannin, and Terry Gross. Many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends survive. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Marion Williams; husband, Leon Gross; brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Margaret) Williams; and other family members.
A life celebration to honor Mary's life will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Kim Christensen
December 2, 2025
I am sorry to hear this. I have thought of her often over the years. Many memories of her growing up. Always very sweet and I loved her funny one liners. My sympathies to the Gross family.
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