John E. Gross, of Des Plaines, Vet. USN, WWII; beloved husband of the late Dolores nee McArdle; dear father of Cheryl (Max) Lucas, Susan Dayton, John (Lisa) Gross and Kimberly (Ed Arriola) St. Onge; cherished grandfather of Mark (Missy) Lucas, Brian Lucas, Paul Smith, John Smith, and McKenna (Brandon) Fleming; proud great-grandfather of Emmy, Brady and Bryce. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy. / Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines. Friends and family will meet here on Wednesday at 9:15 am for prayers before preceding to St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Rd. Des Plaines for a 10:00 am Funeral Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
