Mary Helen "Nikki"

Gross

Mary Helen “Nikki” Gross 76 of Richmond passed away November 8, 2026, at her home after a short illness. She was born on September 8, 1950, in Richmond to Frank and Shirley McNew Cela and lived here all her life.

She was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Mary worked as a nursing assistant and retired from the Wernle Children’s Home.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years Bill Gross, five children Davina Gross, Tautia (Fred) Brush, Bre’Ann (Ben) Teague, Bill Gross, Anthony Gross, twenty grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; three daughters Vickie (Eddie) Haller, Lucy Culbertson, Shirlie Cela, one son Frank Cela Jr., several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 1:00 PM Friday November 13, 2026, at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home; burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM November 12, 2026, at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stegallberheideorr.com.