Guy Ross Obituary
Guy E. Ross, age 93, of Joliet, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He passed away within minutes of being on the same day as his brother Richard's passing in 1994. Guy was born on September 15, 1932, to the late Frederick Alexander and Emma Schultz.
Guy proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent many years delivering beer in the trucking industry, taking pride in hard work and responsibility. He cherished his family above all else, especially his grandkids who were the center of his world. For the last 69 years, he carried his wedding picture in his wallet, a quiet testament to the love and devotion he held for his wife. He loved watching a good cowboy movie, and every Saturday, he made his weekly trip to the neighborhood bakeries to pick out sweets for the weekend.
Guy is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Betty Elizabeth; his children, Vickie Ross, Judith (Keenan) Martin, Steve Ross, and Susan (Dwight) Jackson; grandchildren, Josh, Emily, Steven, Robin, Hadiya, Justice, and Mackenzie, and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his 12 brothers and sisters.
Visitation for Guy E. Ross will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m., until the time of funeral services at 12:00 p.m., Noon, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet. Interment services will follow in Kankakee Memorial Gardens.
For more information, please call (815) 741-5500, or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
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