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Donald Ross Obituary

Donald T. "Don" Ross, 85, of Elmhurst formerly of Bonita Springs, FL. Born January 29, 1924 in Chicago, passed away May 30, 2008 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Dolores J. nee Ryan; fond father of Marilyn Kosik, Scott (fianc‚e Mari Callahan), Sean (Lynne) and the late Kevin; father-in-law of James Kosik and the late Clare Ross; grandfather of Ryan (Kelly) Kosik, William, MaryKate, Kelly and Meghan Ross and the late Colleen Kosik; dear friend of Irene Ullrich. He was founder of PackSmart, Inc., Addison, IL and a WWII veteran. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Wednesday. Prayers Thursday, June 4, 10:15 A.M. from the funeral home to Visitation Church for a 10:45 A.M. Mass. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610 or Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Assn. , 1770 W. Centennial Place, Addison, IL 60101. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Jun. 2, 2009.

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Donald Reitz

June 12, 2009

Dear Ross Family, My deepest sympathy and prayers goes to all of you in the Ross Family. It was a pleasure to know your father and meeting him in Scott's golf outing, cards games, family outings, and several other functions. I am sorry that I could not attend your services since I was in St. Petersburg and came home on June 5 only to leave again on June 7.

Larry Krupp

June 5, 2009

Mr Ross was a very good sport. At Scott's pre-wedding golf outing, knowing my golfing skill level, he let me kick my drive away from behind a tree and did not charge me a penalty stroke. He always had a good sense of humor and it was an honor to have known him.

Mark Scott

June 4, 2009

I want to send my deapest regrets for the loss of your father. I lost my father many years ago and still miss him to this day. Sean, Scott and the rest of your family and company, I'm sure will miss him dearly. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, if Packsmart represents the type of man he was, then I certainly missed meeting a great person!

Once again, I am so sorry for your loss.

Mark Scott and the family at Midpack

Scott Kurzweil

June 3, 2009

Dear Sean and the Ross Family,
I remember meeting Don at a company open house a few years ago. He and I talked about business and our families. He asked me how I got in the tape business, I told him that my Dad and Grandfather had both been in the tape business. He was very interested and asked me several questions. He told me about how he started in the packaging business and we had a very nice conversation. I really enjoyed talking to him and even though I didnt know him personally and he didnt know me he was very approachable, friendly and down to earth. I am glad that I had the opportunity that day to spend some time talking with him. I am very sorry for your loss and I offer my condolences.

Colleen Doran- Schuelke

June 2, 2009

Dear Ross Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will miss Don so much. He was such a character. He truly was a special person. I have such fond and special memories of him. I feel blessed to have known him. God Bless you.

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