Douglas Gross

Douglas J. "Doug" Gross, age 55, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He was born in Eureka, Michigan on July 24, 1954, the son of Jim and Bertha (Cordrey) Gross. He worked at Dana Corp in St. Johns before purchasing a tavern in St. Charles. Doug served on the St. Charles City Council.

Doug is survived by his life partner, Brenda LaFountaine, his step-daughter, Natasha Harris, step-son, Richard LaFountaine, grandchildren, Emilee Harris and Erin Rutch, half-brother, Terry (Wendy) Gross, special aunt, Arlene (Rich) McDougall and nieces and nephews. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Crowell and half-brother, Gary Gross.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns. Burial will follow the funeral mass at Mt. Rest Cemetery. His family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday, May 13 and 2-4 and 6-8 Friday with a rosary being prayed at 7 pm Friday evening at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of his family's choice. To learn more about Doug and view his Life Story film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/58754 . Arrangements by the Osgood Funeral Home.