Michael Douglas Grom

Michael Douglas Grom obituary, Waukegan, IL

Michael Douglas Grom

Michael Grom Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peterson & Patch Funeral Home on Aug. 2, 2021.

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Michael Douglas Grom, 45, of Waukegan passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home.
He was born December 15, 1974 in Waukegan and was a lifelong resident.
Michael was an avid Cubs and Eagles fan and worked at Jesters in Waukegan.
He is survived by his father, Thomas (Linda) Grom of Waukegan; brothers, Tim Grom of Waukegan, Joshua (Danielle) Bentivegna of Lindenhurst; sister, Christina Grom of Zion; grandparents, Andy and Mary, Nicole and Jack; nephews, Manny, Owen, Jackson; nieces, Alora, Leiana, Isabella; many aunts, uncles, cousins from the Grom, Monroe and Bentivegna families and many dear friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Grom; paternal grandparents, Frank and Germaine Grom; Maternal grandmother, Emily Monroe; godparents, Frank Grom, Bonnie Montori and best friend, Chris Dizzonne.
Services will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.

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