"Diane, LeeAnn, Michelle and family, Our sympathy at the loss of Jon. We always enjoyed Jon (from teaching with him way back at Lincoln) to visiting whenever we saw him. He was a good guy, always friendly. Dave and Irene"
In loving memory of
Jon "Jack" Grosso
August 9, 1940 - January 29, 2021
Obituary Notice
Jon "Jack" Grosso
Jon "Jack" Grosso, 80, of Little Falls, died Friday, January 29 at his home. A visitation will be at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service on Saturday, February 6 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 6, at 11:00 AM at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service with David Sperstad officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls. Please remember to social distance and wear a mask if attending the visitation and services per the department of health. The funeral service will be lived streamed at https://youtu.be/Zwdgkzk9ZCw
Jon Francis Grosso was born on August 9, 1940 in Hibbing, MN to the late Peter and Margaret (Fiorio) Grosso. He grew up in the Pengilly/Nashwauk area where he attended and graduated from high school. Jon worked at the Mines in Northern, MN during his high school days. He enjoyed working on cars in his early years. After high school he attended Community College in Hibbing, MN. He graduated with degree in Education from Bemidji State University. Jon received his master's degree in Education from Bemidji. He married his high school sweetheart, Diane Yugovich on October 1, 1960 at the Nashwauk Lutheran Church. Jon and Diane were the Homecoming King and Queen their senior year of high school. The couple moved to Little Falls where Jon taught math in the Little Falls School district from 1962 until his retirement in 1996. He was a true outdoorsman at heart, he enjoyed hunting, smelting, trout fishing, all seasons of fishing, wild ricing, camping and spending time at the family's cabin near Pengilly, MN. After their retirement, the couple enjoyed going to auctions and collecting treasures and trinkets. Also, traveling to the state of Washington to visit family, Yellowstone Park and taking an Alaskan Cruise was enjoyment for Jon. Spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was special to Jon and would bring a smile to his face. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Little Falls where he served as an usher for many years.
He is survived by his wife Diane Grosso of Little Falls; daughters, Leeanne (Kevin Silbernick) Grosso of Little Falls, Michelle (Joe Wiczek) Parker of Little Falls; grandchildren, Samantha (Dave) Bougie, Tony (Amy) Parker, Dusty (Ashley) Parker, Courtney Grosso, Lance Wiczek, Leah Wiczek; great-grandchildren, Leo Parker, Margot Parker, Hunter Bougie, Lucas Bougie, Bray Parker, Nora Parker, Mia Grosso, Jocelyn Casey, Avery Oleson and Sophia Dye.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Margaret Grosso; son, Mark Grosso; grandson, Travis Grosso and a brother, Albert Grosso.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the charity of the donors choice in memory of Jon.
Emblom Brenny
900 1st St SE,
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-4393
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"So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Diane, please know that the Christopherson\'s are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in memories of Jon. Sometimes I wish we could go back to the old neighborhood and relive all those good times. So many to cherish and hold dear."
"My sympathy to the family. You are in my prayers"
"He was great teacher he help me move forward in my I won?t forget the time u was so proud of me for doing so good u always had faith me when I had none R I P MR G ?? hugs "
"Diane and family so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers"
"Gentle hugs, prayers, and condolences go out to the entire Grosso family. May Jon rest in the peace of christ, and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand. Blessed be his memory."
"Kathleen Huebner Leeane Grosso Family Sorry that You Lost Your Dad Jon. A Big Hugs And prayers For All Of Your Family. your Dad Was So special To Me Always. My Prayers will be for all of your Family."
"Condolences Leeanne and Grosso family for your loss. Peace and prayers. Amy Denzen"
"Thoughts and prayers to Diane, Michelle and Leeanne along with their families. Jack will be remembered with a smile on his face and love for his wife and family. Jill Jacobson "
"My childhood memories are of a fun loving dad of my best friend, Leeanne. Jon always had a smile for me. May his memory be blessed. Melanie Melby Sorenson"
"To the Grosso family, our sincere condolences to you all on the loss of such a wonderful man. May he Rest In Peace."
"Rick and I are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We send you hugs, love, support and prayers. Love ya Radl"
"From a very young age you?ve all been a part of my life. We had lots of laughs and wonderful moments together. Jack?s smile and funny sense of humor was a big part of those moments. I always looked up to him. I love you all. ??"
"Sending all of your family lots of love, hugs & support! Jon was a warm, wonderful & gentle man & he will be greatly missed by so many. Love & prayers-?? Dawn & Brad Laager"
"Just want to tell you all how surprised I am to hear of dad\'s passing. He was a great leader in the Grosso family and will be greatly missed?. I\'m so lucky to have known him and his FAMILY. Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus Jon. Love to you all??"
"We are so sorry to hear this sad new. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during these sad days. Steve and Shirley"
"To the all the Grosso families, sincere sympathy on your loss. I am so sorry. May he rest in peace. May God Bless you all."
"He was a wonderful man. Prayers to his family"
"Our sympathies, I occasionally ran into Jon at auctions and gun shows and always enjoyed our visits. Hold onto all the wonderful memories. "
"Pam and I send our condolences from the MHC Denver during this extremely difficult time. Every encounter we had with Jon usually resulted in moments of laughter. He was one hell of a guy. "
"Leanne, Michelle, Diane and all the family my condolences of the loss of a Great Dad, husband and friend. Sending Prayers and Love ?? to you All. "