Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Sandra Groh Obituary
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. with Chaplain Jim McGuire officiating.
Sandra was born on December 12, 1946 in Chicago to Joseph and Violet (Leszczynski) Partyka. She worked as an interior designer. Sandy married Jim on July 24, 1965 in Melrose Park. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Master Gardener Societies. Sandra enjoyed gardening, antiques, crafting, music, sewing, traveling, and her dog, Bailey. What she loved most of all was her family.
She is survived by her husband, James Groh, of Ottawa; six children, Michael (Jennifer) Groh, of Cuenca, Ecuador, Ken Groh, of Joliet, Nancy (Brian) Scholz, of Derry, NH, Jennifer Lyons, of Encinitas, CA, Kristen (Al) Alvarado, of Ramona, CA, Jimmy (Gil Skeif) Groh, of Hoboken, NJ; ten grandchildren, Sasha Groh, Julia Alvarado, Leila Groh, Owen Scholz, Adan Alvarado, AJ Scholz, Mia Alvarado, Molly Scholz, Max Lyons, Lauren Lyons; a sister, Joann Flippin; and a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Violet Partyka; a brother, John Partyka; and a sister, Judy Redman.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Groh
Sponsored by Mueller Funeral Homes Ottawa.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Sandra Groh's name
Memorial Events
for Sandra Groh
How to support Sandra's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sandra Groh's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
