Mechtild Gross Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mechtild Gross (Akron, Ohio), who passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mechtild Gross or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hubert Stroetmann and Ruth Stroetmann; and her brothers, Karl, Hubert, Gregor and Reinhard Stroetmann.

She is survived by: her significant other John Lewis; her brother Clemens Stroetmann; her children, Michelle Kessing (Russ), Kim Hackett-Boykin (Patrick), Claudia Hillabrand (Brent), Emily Halderman (Brad), Johnny Lewis and Hubertus Stroetmann (Jessica); her grandchildren, Dominique Pishotta, Kristina Willaims (Jeremy), Joey, Noah Hackett (Genna), Gregory Hillabrand of Megan, PJ, Xavier Boykin, Rob, Anne Kessing, Katelyn Shipley (David) and Erin Kessing; and her great grandchildren, Ayva, Noelle, Aurora, Eleanor, Wesley, Everett and Aiden.