Jacqueline Marie Gross

Jacqueline “Jacque” Gross, 59 of Devils Lake formerly of Rugby, ND died on Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2007 at her home in the care of her loving family and Mercy Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial for Jacque will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake. Friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Graveside Services for Jacque will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 1:45 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Cemetery, Rugby, ND. Serving as Casket Bearers for Jacque will be Rick Erickson, Michael Erickson, Sandon Erickson, Joe Harris, Rick Koenig and Mark Koenig. Honorary Bearers and those assisting in placing the pall and bringing forth the gifts of the Holy Eucharist are Sharon Erickson, Jane Gross, Sarah Gross, Delores Koenig, Arlene Harris, Janet Westland, JoAnn Hahn and Angie Schlicht. Reading the Scriptures will be Daniel Koenig and Glenn Schlicht Music will be provided by Kevin Regan and JoDee Lagein. Jacque’s family extends a special thank you to Dr. Anthony Rayer for his professional expertise and also his kind and caring concern for the family. Jacqueline Marie, the daughter of Stanley J. and Marie E. (Mattern) Amon was born on February 9, 1948 at Minot, ND. She grew up and was educated in Rugby, graduating from Rugby High School in the class of 1966. She graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Wahpeton State School of Science in 1970 and later continued her education at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating with a degree in psychology and sociology in 1986. Jacque was united in marriage to Joe Gross on June 4, 1968 at Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby. They established their home in Fargo, but Joe’s job of training management and staff of newly established K-Mart’s throughout the country would mean that the Gross family lived many places in the United States. In 1992 they moved to Cando, ND where Jacque worked at the Towner County Medical Center, Resthaven Nursing Home and also for the Home Health Program. In 1999, the family moved to Devils Lake and Jacque continued in nursing at the Heartland Care Center. Jacque felt a calling to help people with any illness or need but especially felt a need to help those with the illnesses that couldn’t be diagnosed with a simple test, those that needed her expertise in psychology. Jacque was a devoted wife, mother and daughter and treasured the time she was able to spend with family and friends. In the last years, she enjoyed doing a variety of crafts and decorating projects. We will hold the memory of Jacque forever in our hearts. Jacque is survived by her husband, Joe Son: Jess of Devils Lake Parents: Stanley and Marie Amon of Rugby Sister: Sharon Erickson and her husband, Norman of Minot Several nieces, nephews and their families Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also survive. Jacque was preceded in death by her 14 year old son, Joshua; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Elizabeth Gross.