Dorothy Leora Gross

June 24, 1949 - May 22, 2021

Mineral Point - Dorothy Leora Gross, age 71 died peacefully at home in her daughters’ presence on Saturday, May 22, 2021 after a seven-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 24, 1949 to Frank and Dorothy (Walton) King and married Eugene Gross on August 10, 1968. She lived her entire life in Mineral Point, WI where she and Eugene raised two daughters. Dorothy retired from the Carne’s company where she worked for 27 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren Kyle and Kaleb and great-granddaughter, Madita Dorothy. Dorothy always had a big garden and enjoyed mowing the lawn. She liked to go on gambling trips with her friends and to eat out at local restaurants. Dorothy enjoyed the challenge of watching game shows and solving puzzle books. Dorothy is survived by her daughters Barbara (Vaughn) Ramsden of Spring Green, WI; Debra Gross (Matthew Dolan) of Clyde, WI; two grandchildren Kyle and Kaleb (Randi) Ramsden, great-granddaughter Madita Dorothy. Brothers Duwayne (Donna) King of Wauzeka, WI; Les King of Highland, WI; Mike (Linda) King of Freeport, IL; David (Carrie) King of Muscoda, WI; Jeff (Cheryll) King of Livingston, IL; and sister Karen (Dean) Anderson of Edmund, WI; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Gross; parents Frank and Dorothy King; nephew Michael King, and brother James King. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gorgen Funeral Home in Mineral Point, a visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Pastor Marilyn Brewer will officiate. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be mailed to the Gorgen Funeral Home.