Marian L. Gross

Marian L. Gross, 97, a long time resident of LaMoille, IL, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center in Oregon, IL. She was born April 29, 1927, in Mendota, IL, to Carl and Mabel (Becket) Pohl. Marian graduated from Mendota High School in 1945. She married Howard Gross on Dec. 12, 1954 at St. John's Lutheran church in Mendota, IL. 

Before her marriage, she was employed at the Kitch-Inn and Goslin's drug store in Mendota. After marriage, she was a homemaker and helped on the farm where she and Howard resided and raised their children. She enjoyed playing golf, was an avid reader, and liked doing crossword puzzles. She was also an excellent cook. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Howard, two sisters, Elaine Zimmerlein and Betty Fassig, and son-in-law, Rex Nickelsen. She is survived by her son, Jim (Katherine) Gross of LaMoille, IL and her daughter, Lori (Jeff Pearson) Nickelsen of Leaf River, IL. 

In accordance with Marian's wishes, there will be no services. 

Memorials may be made to the LaMoille Clarion Library or the donor's choice. 

The family would like to thank all those at Oregon Living and Rehab Center that gave Marian such wonderful care, and also Serenity Hospice for the wonderful care in the last few weeks of Marian’s life.