Kitty Jane Ross, 92, formerly of Gary, passed away Monday, September 13,
2010 at the Plainfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in
northern Minnesota on December 23, 1917, to Elizabeth (Haylett) and Clyde
Cutrell.
In March, 1937 in Danville, Illinois, she married James F. Ross, who
preceded her in death in September, 1973. She was also preceded in death by
her parents and her brother, Mantel Cutrell.
She is survived by her children, Jim (Judy) Ross of Chesterton, David
(Wendy) Ross of Owosso, Michigan, and Beverly Rink of Plainfield, her seven
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her
brother, Clyde Cutrell of Newport, Indiana.
She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and especially enjoyed
spending time at her summer home on Shafer Lake in Monticello.
After raising her family, Kitty fulfilled her dream of nursing by working
for several years as a nurse's aid. She attended the Camby Community Church
and cherished all her friends there.
Calling hours will be from 3-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 15 and from 10-11
a.m., Thursday, September 16 at Jones Family Mortuary in Mooresville.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 16 at Jones
Family Mortuary with Charles Paxton officiating. There will be an 11:00 a.m.
graveside service on Friday, September 17 at Calumet Park Cemetery in
Merrillville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Camby Community Church.