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Marcus Frank Gross Sr.

Birth	:	2 Jun 1916 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Nov 2011 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	In Loving Memory of Marcus F. Gross, Sr. Born - June 2, 1916 Defiance, Iowa Died - November 14, 2011 Harlan, Iowa Rosary Friday, November 18, 2011 - 7:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 11:00 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa Celebrant: Rev. Ken Gross Concelebrant: Rev. John Frost Accompanist: John Rosman Vocalists: Jason and Michael Kruse Honorary Casket Bearers: Grandchildren Casket Bearers: Doug Gross, Marcus Gross, Jr., Bill Gross, Jack Gross, Patrick Gross, Terry Gross, Gene Gross An invitation is extended to the relatives and friends to have lunch with the family in St. Michael's Rosman Parish Hall before going to... Read More	In Loving Memory of Marcus F. Gross, Sr. Born - June 2, 1916 Defiance, Iowa Died - November 14, 2011 Harlan, Iowa Rosary Friday, November 18, 2011 - 7:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 11:00 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, Iowa Celebrant: Rev. Ken Gross Concelebrant: Rev. John Frost Accompanist: John Rosman Vocalists: Jason and Michael Kruse Honorary Casket Bearers: Grandchildren Casket Bearers: Doug Gross, Marcus Gross, Jr., Bill Gross, Jack Gross, Patrick Gross, Terry Gross, Gene Gross An invitation is extended to the relatives and friends to have lunch with the family in St. Michael's Rosman Parish Hall before going to the committal service. Military Rites American Legion Post No. 707 Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery - Defiance, Iowa Marcus F. Gross, Sr. Marcus Frank Gross, Sr. was born on June 2, 1916 to Joseph and Mary (Engel) Gross in Earling, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earling. He attended grade school and high school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Earling. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served during World War II and in 1945, was honorably discharged from military service. Marcus attended a dance in Defiance and saw Naomi Schmitz for the first time wearing a beautiful red sweater. He later moved to California, but wrote to her often and proposed in a letter. A ring followed in the mail. They were married on September 10, 1947 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. Ten children were born to this union: Patrick, Sharon, Donald, Douglas, Terry, Bill, Gene, Nancy, Marcus Jr., and Jack. While living in Omaha, Marcus went to mechanic school. In 1951, they moved to Defiance where he owned and operated Gross Auto Service. In 1954, the family moved to a farm near Earling until 1960, when they moved back to Defiance and continued his mechanic career until his retirement in 1982. Marcus was a member of: the American Legion Post No. 707, Knights of Columbus, St. Peter's Parish Council, the Defiance City Council, and he was a charter member of the Shelby County Economic Council. He was a hard worker and had a great sense of humor. He had a great love of music and was always wanting to learn. Marcus died on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa, having attained the age of ninety-five years, five months, and twelve days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Donald, and all of his eleven brothers and sisters: Anna, Mike, Clara, Andrew, Leonard, Werner, Norbert, Emil, Alban, Gertrude, and Charles. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years Naomi (Schmitz) Gross of Harlan, Iowa; children: Patrick Gross and his wife Maggie of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sharon and her husband Henri Duyzend of Seattle, Washington, Douglas Gross and his wife Eileen of Des Moines, Iowa, Terry Gross and his wife Luanne of Lakewood, Colorado, Bill Gross and his wife Kris of Indianola, Iowa, Gene Gross of Harlan, Nancy and her husband Roger Karnofski of Longview, Washington, Marcus Gross, Jr. and is wife Kris of Harlan, and Jack Gross and his wife Lourdes of Council Bluffs Iowa; twenty-one grandchildren, other family members and friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Marcus Frank Gross Sr.'s memorial?
Marcus Frank Gross Sr.'s memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did Marcus Frank Gross Sr. death?
Marcus Frank Gross Sr. death on 14 Nov 2011 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marcus Frank Gross Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Philip Gross

(1871 - 1942)

Maria Barbara Engel Gross

(1878 - 1939)

Spouse

Naomi A Schmitz Gross

(1927 - unknow)

Siblings

Anna K Gross Haberberger

(1901 - 1980)

Michael Jacob Gross

(1902 - 1987)

Clara Gross Scheuring

(1903 - 1980)

Andrew A. Gross

(1905 - 1937)

Leonard Frederick Gross

(1907 - 1954)

Werner George Gross

(1909 - 1966)

Norbert Matthew Gross

(1910 - 1997)

Emil John Gross

(1912 - 1998)

Alban Frank Gross

(1914 - 1998)

(unknow - unknow)

Charles F. Gross

(1921 - 2010)

Children

Donald Marcus Gross

(1953 - 2010)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

2. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

3. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

4. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

5. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

6. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

7. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

8. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

9. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

10. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

11. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

12. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

14. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

15. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

17. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

18. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

19. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

20. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

21. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

22. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

23. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012