Martha E. Gross
December 17, 1920 ~ February 4, 2020
Martha Emily Gross was born December 17, 1920, in Hillsboro, ND to Otto and Martha Emily Norenberg. She was baptized on April 17, 1921, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hillsboro, ND and confirmed June 10, 1934, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1938. After graduation, she worked at JC Penney in Fargo, ND and the district office of Price Administration from 1943-1945.
In February 1944, she married Adolph Paul Gross in Langdon, ND. In 1947, she and Adolph moved to New Rockford, ND where she was employed at the ASCS in New Rockford from 1947-1973.
In 1964, Martha and Adolph were privileged to adopt two beautiful girls, Cindy, age 7, and Judy, age 9. In 1985, they moved their beautiful family to Fargo, ND where they made their home until their deaths. Martha’s beloved husband, Adolph went to be with the Lord in 2003.
Martha is survived by two daughters, Judy Gross (husband Tom), from Los Angeles, CA; Cindy Seibold (husband Steve), from Warroad, MN. Two granddaughters, Angela Matthews (husband Nick, daughter Eliana), from Houston, TX; Lisa Martinez (husband Steven, daughter Isabella, son Dakota). Niece Nancy Dybing & nephew Dennis Rohman, and many great-nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto & Martha Norenberg, siblings Alice Shultz, Elfrieda Rohman, Edward Norenburg, Elizabeth Norenburg, husband Adolph Gross, niece Eleanor & husband Zane Stiegan, niece Loretta Fortman, and great-nephew Doug Loomis.
Martha passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 AM Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fargo – with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church
BURIAL: Holy Cross North Cemetery in Fargo
Judy and Cindy, I am saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing! Your parents were the sweetest people! I have many fond memories of your family!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Judy and Cindy and Families;
Our sympathy to you and your family during the loss of your Mother. Your parents were very special.
Judy and Cindy…So very sorry About Martha’s passing…They were wonderful parents to you girls and that always made my Mom feel so good,She thought a lot of them both! Wish I could be there to hug you both…love you very much❤️
You do not know me, but I shared many dinners with your mother at Sheyenne Crossings when I visited my mom there. They sat at the same table for the evening meal. Martha was so nice and I always enjoyed seeing her. My mom and I talked about her this morning and mom misses her company Our condolences to your family. .
Great Aunt Martha was a special lady….she will be greatly missed.I have lots of memories of her and Adolph.RIP!
Judy and Cindy, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a fine lady and your folks were such good friends with my parents. May she Rest In Peace.
My mother, Ruby and Martha were very good friends and worked together. I will always remember dressing for my wedding at Martha and Adolph’s home across the street from the church in New Rockford. I am sorry I cannot be with you today to celebrate your mother’s life, but my husband is recovering from triple bypass and I need to be with him. My deepest sympathy to you and your families on your loss. A memorial will be given to Immanuel Lutheran in memory of Martha.
Saddened to learn of Martha’s passing. I grew up in New Rockford on a farm and Adolph was our County Agent for Eddy County. They went to our church in New Rockford, Immanuel Lutheran. They helped my mother, Marie Nelson, organize the first 4H club in Sheldon Township, Eddy County. We would see Martha
periodically in Hornbachers grocery store in North Fargo after Adolph died but not for the past few years. She always greeted us with a smile and hearty hello. She was such a friendly person, as was Adolph, to my parents, to my wife and I, and to my siblings.
May she be glorified with Jesus in heaven.