James Franklin Ross Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Franklin Ross (Chesterton, Indiana), born in Gary, Indiana, who passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Franklin Ross to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Ross and Kitty Ross; his brother David Ross; and his brother-in-law Skip Rink. He is survived by: his wife Judy Price Ross; his daughters, Joy Mercer (David), Jeanine Pahud (Mike) and Joni Miller (Christopher); his grandchildren, Emily Mercer-Dengler (Riley), Allison Mercer (Dustin Mizelle), Katelyn Bartlett (Nick), Kylie Davis (Brandt), Margaret Wells (Matt), Matthew Miller (Stacey) and Meredith Miller; his great grandchildren, Rory, Cooper Bartlett, Colby Davis, Mavis, Margo and Samuel Miller; his sister Beverly Rink; and his siblings-in-law, Don Price (Peggy) and Wendy Ross.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Chesterton United Methodist Church or VNA Hospice.
