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Dorothy Groeninger Obituary
Born: Nov. 21, 1914; in Elgin, IL
Died: Oct. 29, 2014; in Barrington, IL
Dorothy A. Groeninger, age 99, of Crystal Lake.
Born November 21, 1914, in Elgin, passed away peacefully October 29, 2014, at JourneyCare in Barrington.
Dorothy was a graduate of Elgin High School, and lived in Elgin until 1972, where she was a past officer of Lady of the Moose. She lived with her husband in Iowa from 1972 until they moved to Crystal Lake in 1982. Dorothy was an active bowler up to the age of 83, and was an outstanding cook and baker. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Robert) Holub, and N. Ann (Shel) Luck; daughter- in-law, Becky Groeninger; grandchildren, Marnie (Steve) Hooghkirk, Cindy (John) Jordan, Lori (Sean) Carson, and Rick (Trish) Groeninger; great-grandchildren, Ashlee Barch, Bryan Hooghkirk, Jereme (Ashley) Groeninger, Hanah Groeninger, Cassidy Carson, and Kalynn Groeninger; great-great grandson, Landon Barch; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Joe; son, David; parents, Elmer and Martha Fierke; sisters, Margaret (Lloyd) Blank and Leona (Murrel) Vinecore; and brother, Robert Fierke.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Monday, November 3, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the mass. Burial in Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery in Elgin will follow mass.
Memorial donations may be made to JourneyCare Foundation, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010, or masses would be appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to www.davenportfamily.com.
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Ken Blank
November 12, 2014
Sandy and Bob and family----So sorry to just hear of Dorothy's passing. I used to really enjoy going to Uncle Joe and Aunt Dorothy's house on the east side of town when I was a kid and everyone getting together at my grandparent's house at Christmastime back in the day. My sincerest condolences to you all.
Bonnie Wascher
November 1, 2014
Sandy and family, heartfelt condolences from Kim and myself. The obituary mentioned that your mom was an outstanding cook and baker. I can tell you what I remember most about her baking. She is the only mom I know who made divinity and donut holes, plus the only mom in the neighborhood who drove. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
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