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John Groetsema Obituary
Groetsema Sr., John E. age 87, WWII Army Veteran of Spring Grove, formerly of Berwyn; beloved husband of the late Ann Marie Groetsema (nee Zolnierczyk); fond father of John E. (Karen) Groetsema Jr. and Judy (Ron) Koziarz; dear grandfather of Kris (John) Gauger, Scott (Maureen) Koziarz and Joshua (Jill) Groetsema; great-grandfather of five; brother of Eleanor Fitzgerald and Robert (Bernie) Groetsema; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, May 30, 2006, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Information, 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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