Louise Marie Gross

Louise Marie Gross, of Lansing, Michigan, has passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at the tender age of 80. She will be embraced in the arms of God, family members, and friends that await her.

Louise was born on August 21, 1940 in Hastings, Michigan to the loving parents of Floyd Benjamin and Mildred Margaret (Hawkins) Todd, and brother Nelson Todd in Hastings, Michigan. While growing up in Hastings she attended a one room school house until her High School years, at which point through church she met her future husband of eleven years, William Gross.

After divorcing her husband. She spent a few years traveling, and finally settled in Lansing, Michigan in 1970 with her five children; Debra, Diane, David, Daniel, and Tina, where she would spend the remainder of her life. Louise was a lifelong fan of Elvis Presley and loved collecting his memorabilia. she also enjoyed collecting dolls, horseback riding, canoeing, and camping.

Preceding her in death are her parents Floyd and Mildred Todd, step mother Lois (Lee) Todd, aunt Ester (Hawkins) Gross, older brother Nelson, niece Karleen Todd, son-in-law Dwight Gardner, and lifelong friend Kris (Adams) King.

She is survived by 5 children and their spouses, 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren 1 on the way, 7 great-great-grandchildren 1 on the way and friend Ilene Schmitts.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to noon on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Street Hastings, Michigan 49058. followed by a Graveside Service at 12:30 pm at Fuller Family Cemetery, 4400 N Charlton Park Rd, Carlton, Michigan. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.

"Until we meet again, may god bless you as he has me." - Elvis Presley -