Victoria Goss

Victoria Lee “Tori” Goss, 32, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at 8:49 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, in the emergency room at Gateway Regional Medical Center.

Born on July 24, 1993, in Clayton, Missouri, she is the beloved daughter of Malissa R. Goss-Gray of Granite City and Robert J. Kinealy of O’Fallon, Missouri.

A 2011 graduate of Granite City High School, Tori shined as captain of the Debate Team and was a passionate member of the theatre group. She later earned her Associate of Arts degree, aspiring to a career in Mass Communications with a special interest in Criminal Law.

Tori was a devoted and active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and School, where her faith and service were evident in everything she did. She loved being involved in her son’s school life and extracurriculars—always there to coach, guide, and cheer him on. Whether volunteering at school functions, leading her book club, or serving as Chair of Fundraising for the Granite City Braves Football program, Tori gave her time and heart freely.

Ambitious, driven, and a natural-born planner, Tori lit up every room she entered. She was bubbly, outspoken, and the kind of person who instantly became the center of attention—in the best way. But more than anything, she cherished her family, especially her beloved son, Dean Tyler Anderson.

In addition to her parents and Dean, she is survived by his father and her significant other, Daniel C. Anderson of Granite City; her three sisters, Brittany Kinealy of O’Fallon, Missouri, Katlyn (Jermaine Jeffers) Barnes of Granite City, and Aliyah F. Gray of Granite City; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who will deeply miss her presence.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Karl E. and Donna L. Goss, and James and Alice Kinealy.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Alfred Tumwesigye as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery on Maryville Road in Granite City. Memorials may be made to the Goss family and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.

Tori’s vibrant spirit, fierce love, and unwavering commitment to others leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew her.