Alberta Gross

Alberta L. Gross, 96, of Gordonville passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Cape Girardeau to Albert L. and Hannah H. Hargens Ahrens. She was baptized Feb. 22, 1927, at Zion Methodist Church in Gordonville.

Alberta attended Jackson High School.

She and Albert M. Gross were married Jan. 13, 1945, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville. They shared their special day with Bud and Dorothy Wessell, who were married during the same ceremony. Alberta and Albert's happy union was blessed with three children, David, Karen and Richard. They had been married 53 years when Albert passed away Jan. 15, 1998.

Alberta was confirmed into the Lutheran faith Nov. 18, 1945, at Christ Lutheran Church. She was a member of Ladies Aid and Widow's Group, was a former Sunday school teacher and remained a member of the church until her passing.

Until 1977, Albert and Alberta owned and operated Gross Dairy Farm in Gordonville, and for many years they also cleaned the elementary school in Gordonville. Alberta's other employment included the International Shoe factory in Jackson through 1972, 17 years at Procter & Gamble and several years at Lutheran Home.

Alberta was an avid gardener. She and Albert enjoyed playing cards. Albert even had a street in Gordonville named after Alberta.

Loving survivors include two children, Karen (David) Haupt of Cape Girardeau and Richard (the late Sheila) Gross of Gordonville; two grandsons, Chris Friedrich of Jackson and Marcus (Bridget) Gross of Cape Girardeau; a great-grandson, Walynn Douglas Gross; and sister-in-law, Mary (late Nelson) Birk of O'Fallon, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her husband; their son, David Gross; grandson, Douglas A.M. Gross; daughter-in-law, Sheila Gross; three sisters, Genevieve (Ed) Roussell, Rosalie Ahrens and Zerma (Ora) Masters; Albert's parents, Albert and Clara Meier Gross; and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Albert "Bud") Wessell.

The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Southeast Hospice for the attentive care given to Alberta the past three months.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville.

The Rev. Jacob May will conduct the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Christ Lutheran Church or Southeast Hospice.

Arrangements were by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Alberta's obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.