James Gross

James A. "Jim" Gross, age 83, passed away Friday, February 20, 2009. He was born in Maple Grove, Michigan on June 12, 1925, the son of John and Elizabeth (Constine) Gross. Jim married Bertha Cordrey on December 15, 1952 in Flint. He retired from Olsmobile in Lansing. Jim enjoyed his family and his Boston Bull Terriers that were like his children. He and his wife, Bertha spent many wonderful times fishing in various lakes throughout Michigan and Florida. They also traveled in many motor homes and spent time in the U.P. visiting their daughter and son-in-law. Jim took pride in his nice lawn and loved baling hay for his friends and neighbors.

Jim is survived by his sons, Doug (Brenda) Gross of St. Charles, MI, Terry (Wendy) Gross and Gary (Kathy) Gross; granddaughters, Cheryl (Jeff) Wagner of Lansing, Carrie (Joe) Huard of St. Johns and Chris (Al) Droste of Freeland, Michigan. He is also survived by six great grandsons, Jake, Tim, Jed, Nicolas, Mitchell and Collin and great great grandchildren, Olivia and Sean; sister, Arlene McDougall and son-in-law, Tim Crowell. Along with his wife, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Crowell; sisters, Rita Cudney and Catherine Gasser; and brothers, Harold, Duane,Robert and Donald.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 pm Monday, February 23 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 Sunday, February 22 at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Osgood Funeral Home.