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1971
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2011
Lea Groves Obituary
Lea Ann Groves, nee Hicks, 39, of Dupo, Ill., born Nov. 19, 1971, in St. Charles, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Lea worked as a receptionist in the dental field. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Columbia, Ill.
Surviving are her husband, J.D. Groves; her step-daughter, Baylee Groves; her mother, Laura (Roger) Pheasant of Fenton, Mo.; her father, Harry Layne (Marianne Dennie) Hicks of Washington, Mo.; her sister, Lynn (Michael) Glass of Kansas City, Mo., her nieces, Madison and Shelby Glass; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Pat Groves of Dupo, Ill.; and her sister-in-law, Teresa Groves of Long Beach, Calif.; she is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to ASPCA (American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
www.dashnerfuneralhome.com
Funeral: All services will be private.
DASHNER-LEESMAN
FUNERAL HOME,
Dupo, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Karen Leonard
April 14, 2011
JD and Baylee, I want to express my deepest condolences to both of you, I met Lea once and knew I made a new friend. My prayers are with you. God bless you.
Baylee Groves
April 7, 2011
thanks for your consideration, it means alot.
Debi Goretzke
March 24, 2011
JD : All your friends and Co-workers at the Sheriffs Dept are praying for you and your family. I only met Lea once but that was enough to know she is a wonderful Christian woman. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Jose, Nikki, Jordan Arendall
March 22, 2011
JD and Baylee: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jose, Nikki, Jordan Arendall
March 22, 2011
JD and Baylee: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time.
Renda & Ron Chase
March 22, 2011
I never met Lea, but have heard wonderful things about her. We know her husband and in-laws. Our prayers are with Lea's entire family.
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