Frederick Alan Ross, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Mendota. He was born February 15, 1938 in Meriden, IL, the son of Frederick and Ida (Hof) Ross. He was united in marriage to Lois Rosenkrans on June 17, 1956 in Meriden.
Fred is survived by his wife, Lois; five daughters, Anita (Barry) Hopkins, LuAnn (Larry) Beck, Kathy (Doug) Lamb, Kristie (Lance) Romanski, and Dawn (Jerry) Nicholson, all of Paw Paw; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Ross; an infant daughter, Lisa; an infant great-granddaughter, Anniston Scholl; and a brother, Robert Ross.
A memorial funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church, 370 Wiley Ave., in Paw Paw with Pastor Mike Morrell officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw.
A memorial has been established.
For information, contact Torman Funeral Home 815-627-3811 or www.TormanFuneralHome.com.
Lois and Daughters and families, we are all so sorry to read about your loss. We remember the days we were neighbors and enjoyed being your friends. Freddy was a great guy. Love to all.
I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one and share the hope promised in the Bible.
Jesus promised that “those in the memorial tombs will…come out.” (John 5:28, 29)
In harmony with God’s original purpose, those resurrected as humans will have the opportunity to live on a paradise earth. (Luke 23:43)This promised future includes perfect health and everlasting life for obedient humans.
The Bible says: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.” (Psalms 37:29)