Martha Lane Gross' Obituary
Martha Lane Gross
Racine - Martha Lane Gross, age 93, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Martha was born in Longview, Texas on September 15, 1924, the daughter of William and Effie Gross.
Martha moved to Wisconsin as a young lady and worked several different jobs. She last worked at J I Case Company and retired after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Case 20 Year Club and Word of Faith Church.
Sports of all types were a passion of Martha. She especially loved the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Tiger Woods. She enjoyed a good BBQ with friends and was a wonderful cook who loved to share her special creations such as sweet potato pie and banana pudding.
Martha's friendly personality and warm smile, along with her glitzy hats, will be dearly missed by numerous friends, especially her dear friends at The Woods of Caledonia.
A very heartfelt thank you to the close friends, the Grace Hospice staff, the hospital nurses, The Woods of Caledonia staff, Pastor Lozano, and Wilson Funeral Home for their care and support of Martha.
A celebration of Martha’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Word of Faith Family Church (1619 Newman Road, Racine) with Pastor Manuel Lozano officiating.
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