Kelly Jean Gross' Obituary
Kelly Gross, age 40, lost her battle with pancreatitis Thursday June 17th, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 16th, 1981 to Ann and Douglas Ash.
Those that knew Kelly knew that she loved and cared deeply about everyone around her. Her personality, humor, enthusiasm, and love for life lit up every room she was in. She had the uncanny ability to turn a stranger into a friend in a matter of minutes. She never passed up the opportunity to give a compliment knowing that it would make someone else’s day.
When Kelly wasn’t putting smiles on faces of those she loved, she spent her time expressing her creativity through painting, drawing, and coloring. She didn’t let her creativity stop on the paper; she showed the rest through her tattoos and her bold and colorful style. Kelly loved any and all creatures including her dogs, fish, bird, and bearded dragon - especially her favorite dog Gorgeous George. Kelly’s free time was spent gardening and taking care of her plants to make sure they looked flawless both at home and her happy place in Door County.
Surviving family includes: her husband Austin Gross; mother, Ann Ash (Walter Engler); father Douglas Ash (Kay Radtke); stepfather Dan Engler (Diane Thompson); and brother Jason Ash. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Al and Marian Ash, and Jean and Richard Taber.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.
A visitation for Kelly will be held on Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home (865 S. Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh, WI 54904) from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
A celebration of her life will be held at Jeff’s on Rugby starting at 5:00pm.
1005 Rubgy St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
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