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Rudolph Grom Obituary

Grom, Rudolph B. 92 years old, of Sun City West, Arizona and formerly of North Chicago, Illinois passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born March 21, 1921 in Waukegan, Illinois, he married Helen (Tucka) on August 13, 1949. He was a WWII veteran. Rudy was the owner of Grom's Barber Shop in North Chicago for many years before being elected to public office as City Treasurer and then City Clerk in North Chicago. He retired as City Clerk in 1984. Rudy also served on the Foss Park District board for many years. He was an active member of St. Mary's #79 KSKJ. He loved to play golf and retired to Arizona with golf clubs in hand. In Arizona, he was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Men's Club, the Illinois Club, Prides , Echo Mesa Golf Club. Rudy volunteered at Boswell Hospital, worked Friday Night Bingo and the local food pantry. Rudy is survived by two sons, Rudolph Jr of Alexandria, VA and Terrence (Theresa) of Ingleside, IL; five grandchildren, Lawrence, Douglas, Jeffrey (Cara), Terrence Jr. and Janet; his sister, Angie and many relatives and friends. Rudy was preceded in death by his bride, Helen in 2011; one son, Lawrence in 1979 and many brothers and sisters. Interment will be private at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Any donations can be made to a charity of the donors' choice in his name. Thank you for remembering him and may he forever rest in peace.

Published by News Sun from Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, 2014.
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Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond
memories give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

January 27, 2014

with deep sorrow john 5:238,29

a,m

January 26, 2014

Rudy-we're always going to miss you and Helen. You're such wonderful people and it's been a genuine pleasure knowing both of you for so many years.

Jim and Marjie Strait

January 24, 2014

To the Grom Family, we are so sorry for your lost. When my dad was on the North Chicago City Council
he had a great respect for Rudy and I also remember many of the contributions he made to the City and the people. He will be missed.

Joe & Chris Semasko

January 17, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Grom family.

Linda Hoover (Krause)

January 14, 2014

Terry, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss.

Donn Firnbach

January 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Don Weakley

January 13, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the Grom family.

Theresa (Krause) Anderko

January 12, 2014

Rudy & Chops,
We are so sad to hear the loss of your dad. He was a great man to know. Now, he can rest in peace and be reunited with your mom and Nani and Mountain. Thoughts go out to you both and your families at this sad time.
Gina(Jordan) and Extended Family,
Bill, Bernice, Dean & Jacquelyn.

Gina (Jordan) Brandal

January 11, 2014

RUDY MADE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO DURING HIS LIFETIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
JOAN JOHNSTON TOMKOVICK, WAUKEGAN

January 11, 2014

We often saw mom and dad in SCW. Miss mom, and now we will miss dad. our Prayers and Sympathy. Bill and Terrie Morrissey

Bill and Terrie Morrissey

January 10, 2014

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