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Nora Ross Obituary

Nora Ross Obituary

Nora L. (Webb) Ross, 79, of Danville, IL passed away at 10:51 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Nora was born December 24, 1940 in Danville, daughter of Glen and Norma (Becker) Webb.

She married Arthur Thomas on October 12, 1957. To this union, two children were born: Lori Lynn (James) Pickett of Georgetown, IL and Scott Allen Thomas of Danville, IL.

Nora married Bill Trosper on October 24, 1964. To this union was born: Milee Jo (Jerry) Walters of Marietta, OK.

Nora married Terry Lowell Ross on July 29, 1977. Terry preceded her in death on February 17, 2009.

She is survived by her three children, 5 grandchildren: J.D. Pickett, Josh (Loretta) Pickett, Somer (Matt) Nagrodski, Melissa Thomas, and Alisha (Thomas) Thomas; 18 great grandchildren: Autumn, Chris, Chandler, Madi, Andy, Kirsten, Maisie, Chloe, Alivia, Isabella, Joshua, Diezil, Phoenix, Thomas Jr, Abel, Donny, James, and Kaity. A brother, Tim Webb (Robin) and several nieces, nephews, cousins, her dear friend Nancy and special friend, Reggie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Arthur and Terry, sister Glenna Verhoeven, brothers Dale Webb and Lloyd Webb, sisters-in-law Marilyn Webb and Judy Webb, brother-in-law Charles Verhoeven and 2 great granddaughters Samantha Jo and Myracle Rayne.

Nora worked at Autotron and was Plant Manager of Standard Safety in Kentland, IN for 12 years and later as Receptionist at Century 21 Real Estate.

Nora was President of Danville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and was on the board of Vermilion County Crime Stoppers.

Nora was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated from Trinity Lutheran School. She attended DACC, where she studied Accounting. She was also a member of the Eunice Society at Trinity, where she served a term as President and for three years, she taught a knitting class at Trinity.

Nora had many hobbies and interests which included sewing, knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch, building and finishing doll houses. She was also a fan of NASCAR, with her favorite driver being Jeff Gordan.

A Celebration of Nora's Life will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Reverend Kent Tibben officiating. Visitation will be held at 11 AM before services at the Church. Following services, she will be laid to rest at the Lutheran Cemetery in Danville.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. Online condolences: www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com.

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Nora L. (Webb) Ross, 79, of Danville, IL passed away at 10:51 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Nora was born December 24, 1940 in Danville, daughter of Glen and Norma (Becker) Webb.

She married Arthur Thomas on October 12, 1957. To this union, two children were born: Lori Lynn (James) Pickett of Geor

Published on August 6, 2020

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