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Bill worked as a Class A machinist for 24 years at Newaygo Engineering Company and then retired from General Motors on October 31, 1989, after working there for 18 years. He was a volunteer fireman for the Newaygo Fire Department for nine years during the 1960s. A veteran, Bill served in the army during World War II from December 20, 1945, to May 29, 1947. He was stationed at Walter Reed Hospital where he was a medical technician. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Thursday, June 5, 2008 with Rev. Judy Corey officiating. Interment in Newaygo Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
- McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231-652-5613 http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com
Dear Mrs Gross~ The Graduating class of 1982 wish to send you our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. You are in our thoughts and prayers
To the entire family, I want to express my condolences for your loss. I will always remeber sitting at the laundry-mat and talking to Bill. He will be missed. I wish all of you my best.
McKinley Funeral Homes, Inc.
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William Franklin Gross, Jr.,
80, of Newaygo, passed away on June 1, 2008, at Transitional Health Services of
Fremont. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 11, 1927, to William Franklin
Gross, Sr. and Viola (Hyser) Gross. He married Betty Lou Wildey on October 4,
1947. He is survived by his wife Betty, his son Steven (Susan), and his brother
Douglas (Lola) Gross of Three Rivers, Michigan. He was preceded in death by
three brothers: Robert, George, and Edward. 