BARBARA SUE GROSS, 73, of Chester, IL, passed away at 6:22 am on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, IL. She was born to Harry O. and Arneda (nee: Utley) Blockley on May 8, 1941 in Caseyville, IL. Barbara married Vernon "Pete" Gross on September 2, 1970 in Chester, IL. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2000. She was an LPN. She had worked at Chester Mental Health Center and retired from Craig Manor. She was a member of Grace Church Ministries. Survivors: 1 Daughter: Theresa (Nicole) Gross Chester, IL 2 Sons: Scott (Sherri) Schneier Chester, IL David (Barb) Derickson Perryville, MO 3 Sisters: Norma Rathjen Murphysboro, IL Karen (Allen) Parrish Perryville, MO Sharon Kennedy Steeleville, IL 2 Brothers: James (Theresa) Blockley Chester, IL Brad (Jenny) Blockley Troy, IL 5 Grandchildren: Jared Schneier Justin Schneier Joe Schneier Emma Rose Derickson Elijah Derickson Many Family and Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Vernon "Pete" Gross, 3 Sisters - Ruth Ann Rosendohl, Carol June Rosendohl and Jacqueline Faye Eggemeyer and 1 Brother - Harry David Blockley It was Barbara's wish to be cremated Memorial Service: 11:00 am Saturday December 6, 2014 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Ron Coleman Visitation: Saturday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, IL Memorials: Family Choice c/o Theresa Gross