Robert M. Groark

Robert M. Groark obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Robert M. Groark

Robert Groark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Robert M. Groark, age 74, US Army Veteran, at rest February 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Rita Groark, nee Kokaska; Loving father of Martin (Marcelina) Groark, Mary Groark, Colleen (Jason) Yambert, Michael (Katherine) Groark, Teresa (Tanner) Cozens and Dennis Groark; Proud grandpa of Ella, Jameson, Charlotte, Martin Jr., Violet and Cruz; Cherished son of the late Martin and Lorraine Groark; Dear brother of the late Linda (John) Schmidt, the late Stephen (Sandy) Groark, Richard (Margaret) Groark, Deborah Kletzke and Thomas (Cheri) Groark; Dearest brother-in-law of James (late Margaret), William (Cheryl) and the late Jerry (late Lenore) Kokaska; Fond uncle and dear friend of many.
Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Church, 111th & Christiana Ave., Chicago, Memorial Mass 11:30 a.m.
Interment Monday, February 24, 2025 10:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421; (Note: Please arrive at the Cemetery visitor center by 9:45 a.m.).
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
For Funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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