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Francine Gross

1947 - 2016

Francine Gross obituary, 1947-2016, Chicago, IL

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1947

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2016

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Francine Gross Obituary

Gross, Francine Rose Fernandez Of Chicago, IL, was born May 24, 1947 in Maui, Hawaii. She went to her Heavenly home peacefully on June 20, 2016 after her second battle with cancer. Francine made history by being one of the first eight women from Maui to go to Job Corps in Washington, D.C. It was in Job Corps where she met her devout and loving husband, Fred L. Gross Sr. Francine loved the Lord and everyone that was blessed to be a part of her life was touched by her love and commitment to God. She enjoyed teaching, serving and encouraging others. She spent her free time crocheting, reading, watching movies and laughing. She spent her career working at Walt Disney Magnet School, where she retired due to her health in 2015, as a School Clerk. Most importantly she loved her family. Francine will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She was the beloved mother of La Verla (Dulerio), Michelle, Keturah (Dedric) and Fred Jr. (Rosemary); she will be forever cherished by her eight grandchildren, Victoria, Danielle, Elijah, Rezon, Isaiah, Curtis, Alana, Mia; and her first great-grandchild, Kalani; she was the niece of Anna and Shirley of Maui, Hawaii; she leaves to mourn several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations to Breast Cancer Research Foundation https://give.bcrfcure.org/checkout/donation are appreciated. Finally, advice from Francine, "Laugh!"



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 22, 2016.

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Kathy Chilis

June 25, 2016

I'll always remember the many kindnesses Francine bestowed on those who passed her way in life. Through my years as a teacher at Disney, I'm so grateful to have known her. She was a beautiful person who brought joy to the world. My deepest sympathy to her family. May her memory be eternal.

Chandra Thomas

June 24, 2016

My heart is broken knowing that this beautiful woman has transitioned to eternity. I came to know her through the Disney Magnet School Family many years ago as a substitute teacher. She always looked out for me while I was there and I was forever grateful for her love, care, and compassion. I am praying for her loved ones who are left here on earth to carry on her legacy of love, compassion, kindness. God bless you all in her passing. She is truly going to be missed.

Maris Herzog

June 24, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Francine always put her spirit, her heart, best efforts and best self into everything she worked so hard to accomplish, over her memorable career.
Her passing will be a great loss to all who knew her.

June 23, 2016

Francine will be remembered by many. She was, and continues to be, loved by all who were blessed to have come into contact with her. Speaking for myself, I am honored to have called her friend, colleague and confident. She and I shared tears, as well as laughter. No...you are NOT gone, my friend..not as long as your beauitiful spirit lives on in the memories of those who knew you. God is with you. May you rest in HIs love.
Thank you for being you!
Pat Hastings

Liz Day-Ostman

June 23, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Gross Family! Francine was such an extraordinary woman! I'll never forget her teaching our Kdg class the hula for our CAC show. She was love and class personified!

Pat Hastings

June 22, 2016

May this candle shine as a remembrance of your brilliant smile. You will be fondly remembered as one of God's loving followers and faithful servant.

Katie Shula

June 22, 2016

I loved Frannie.

She had a terrific sense of humor and was very easy to be around. Surely she was one of the most genuinely caring souls I've ever had the good fortune to know.

I'll especially remember how kind she was to my daughter during a very difficult time while she was a student at WDMS.

Sending prayers to her family today and always.

DOROTHY YISRAEL

June 21, 2016

In loving memories of a lovely person. God bless your family. You will be remembered always.

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