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John Groot Obituary
Groot, John C. age 83, WWII US Marine Capt., beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Persenaire), loving father of Valerie (Gerald) Van Woerkom, Pamela (Lee) Brandsma, Gayle (Steven) Vryhof, Lawrence (Dawn) Groot and Robin (Benjamin) Ipema, dear grandfather of 23 and great-grandfather of two, fond brother of the late Lawrence Groot, dear brother-in-law of Betty (Con) Douma, Dorothy (Wendy) Yonker, Jean (John) Rosier, June (Earl) Wolff, Chuck (Phyllis) Persenaire and Donna (John) Leo. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (Wheeler Dr./155th & Harlem), Orland Park. Memorial service private. Interment private Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Memorials to Bethshan, Elim Christian School, or Day Star School, Chicago, IL, preferred. 708-532-5400 or info and online guestbook at www.colonialchapelfh.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Groot
Joe Donlon
March 15, 2004
Deepest sympathies from the Donlon Family.
Kathi Johnson (Dr. Wit's Office)
March 14, 2004
Sending sincere sympathy to Phyllis....I work for Dr. Witkowski--your's & John's DDS. You & John have been like family to me since 1972 when we first met. I will miss John very much & will keep you in my prayers. God bless you...
Lucy & Renny Kampstra
March 13, 2004
Your comfort will be in knowing that your loved one is now in the glorious presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Phyllis - and to your family.
Margie Visser
March 13, 2004
With love and prayers to Phyllis and family. With fond memories of John and Phyllis.
Bob & Tootie Drenth
March 13, 2004
Our loving sympathy to Phyllis and the family.
Howard O. Plaggemars
March 13, 2004
Expressing my heart felt condolences.
RICK & CHRIS UILDRIKS
March 13, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. You and John are in our prayers.
The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.
March 13, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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