Norman L. Groff

Share

Norman L. Groff, 98, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Marigold Health Care Center and Rehab, Galesburg.

Norm was born October 19, 1920 in Hannibal, the son of Oley Oren and Belva Otho (Lee) Groff.  He married Mary Kay Winters on June 30, 1947 in Galesburg.  She preceded him in death on April 4, 2005.  Norm is survived by one son, Michael (Joyce) Groff of Springfield; one daughter, Patricia (David) Bevard of Bolingbrook; three grandchildren, David (Melissa) Groff, Brian (Gina) Groff, and Keith (Lauren) Groff; and five great grandchildren, Joseph, Caroline, Tim, Gavin, and Clara Jo Groff.  Along with his wife and parents, Norm was preceded in death by one brother, Theodore Groff; and two sisters, Mary Wyant and Ann Hibbs. 

Norm served in the Merchant Marines from 1943 to 1946, he then served a stint in the US Army from 1946 to 1947.  Norm worked as foreman at Butler Mfg. for 38 years, retiring in 1980.  Norm was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Father J.O. Hunt Knights of Columbus Council 556, Ralph M. Noble American Legion, and the 40&8.  Norm enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and gardening.  He also loved to cook and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

The rosary will be prayed at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, with visitation following from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The Funeral Mass will follow at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  The Rev. Deus-Dedit Byabato will officiate.  Cremation rites will follow services.  Private burial with military rites will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Alexis.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Costa Catholic Academy, or Woodridge Living Center.  Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com

Spread the word

Other Obituaries

Latest News Podcasts

Subscribe to our Community Newsletter

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Prairie Communications, 55 Public Square, Monmouth, IL, 61462, https://977wmoi.com/. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Choose a Category

Continue Reading

Richard H. Isherwood

Richard H. Isherwood, age 100, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:38 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois. He was born on May

Charles R. “Chuck” Fry

Charles R. “Chuck” Fry, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family after a brave yearlong battle with cancer. Chuck

Mary L. Morlan

Mary L. Morlan, 92 of Galesburg, died at 11:40 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1931, in Gilson, Illinois, the daughter

Tom Leon Sawyer Jr.

Tom Leon Sawyer Jr., 79, of Little Swan Lake passed away Saturday March 23, 2024, at 3:33p.m. at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. He was born Tuesday, September 26, 1944, in

Roger W. “Rog” Higbee

Roger W. “Rog” Higbee, age 70, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away at 11:05 AM on Monday, March 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1954 in Galesburg,