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Nancy Grogan Obituary

Grogan, Nancy C. Age 69. Left this world suddenly April 7th. Beloved daughter of the late Harlan (Mick) and Ruby Raye Grogan. Loving mother of Victoria Knippel, Valeri (Gary) Bergunder, preceded in death by daughter Veronica Knippel. Grandmother of Courtney, Allison and Lauren Ashenbrenner and David (Genevieve) and Taylor Bergunder. Great Grandmother of Natasha Bergunder. Dear sister of Alice Faye DeVoy and Phillip Grogan. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services private. Memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society welcomed.

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Published by Herald-News on Apr. 10, 2011.

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Vikki

April 4, 2024

How can it be 13 years since we last shared a hug?
I miss you more and more as the years go by.
I wish that you'd had the opportunity to meet and know all of your incredible great grandchildren.
I love you Mama!

Vikki

April 6, 2023

Mom,
It's hard to believe that it's been 12 years since I last spoke with you. I miss you and wish that you could know all of your beautiful,busy great grandchildren.
I hope that you are hanging out with the family and pets that are with you on that side of the thin veil that separates us. I love you! I miss you!

Vikki

April 6, 2022

Miss you and love you, Mom! You would be so thrilled to know these 10 great-grandkids and I always count on you and Grandma Ruby to be showering Baby Jax in love and snuggles. Until we meet again...hugs and kisses!

Victoria Knippel

April 6, 2021

Mom,
Ten years ago tonight was the last time that I told you goodnight...I miss you desperately sometimes. Visit me in my dreams if you can. ❤

Val

April 7, 2016

I talk to you often.....and hope you hear me. I LOVE YOU MOM!!
I cannot look at Mothers Day cards anymore...I turn into the "blubbering idiot in the card isle".....
XOXOXOXOXO

Vikki Knippel

April 6, 2015

You've been gone for 4 years and very rarely does a day pass that I don't think of something that I want to share with you.I tell Lyric about you and I whisper to Xander how much you would have loved him.I miss you Mom!

April 25, 2013

Two years and 72 years. Wish you could be here for that 72nd. You're missed more than you could ever imagine.
Butch

For you and Jax!

Vikki Knippel

April 22, 2013

Happy Birthday Mama!

Val

April 6, 2013

Hey Mom - 2 years....I have a hard time believing that much time has passed. I talk to you all the time....almost always complaining about something. I imagine you telling me to "pull up my big girl pants, and deal with it! :):) .....
I love you Mom, and I MISS YOU!!

Vikki Knippel

March 14, 2013

I envision you and Grandma Ruby looking over our Littlest Angel... Jaxon Phillip.I never got a chance to hold him so please rock him gently for me.Tell him over and over how much he was loved.

January 4, 2013

Missing you so very much. You're going to be a Great Grandma AGAIN! ....but you already knew that....long before any of us knew. Keep an eye on your grandson, please? XOXO

Sharonrose Zane-Neu

January 2, 2013

I met you a long time ago.I was friends with Veronica and was sorry to hear of her passing and yours.I moved and lost touch with a lot of people.Time goes by so fast,yet is something we all take for granted.I send my condolences to your family,and may the Lord keep you and Roni close.

Vikki Knippel

November 19, 2012

I know that you already know this Mom but I have to say it...We're gonna have a baby!" I love you and miss you forever and always. <3

Vikki Knippel

May 12, 2012

Happy Mother's Day...Sending MY LOVE and don't you dare say Uh-Huh! You are missed and mourned and remembered with love and humour. XOXO Vikki

Vikki Knippel

April 23, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom!Miss you...xoxo

NANCY

VIKKI KNIPPEL

April 7, 2012

April 6, 2012

You're missed. A whole lot actually! I really hope there is "more" because I really want to see you again. Hug everyone for me. Butch

April 6, 2012

Vikki Knippel

April 6, 2012

Well Mom...I had a good cry with Val this morning and am sure that more tears will be the order of the next couple of days as we are at that 1 year mark.Last night I started to get choked up while talking to Lauren about you and she reminded me without hesitation that "Grandma's in a Happy Place now!" Courtney helped to sponsor this Guestbook and thinks of you all the time too.I love you and you will live on in Our hearts forever! Vikki

Valeri Bergunder

April 5, 2012

It is coming up on a year....I miss you!

Vikki Knippel

March 17, 2012

I had the nicest dream about you the other day...we were doing all of the things that I hoped we would do when you moved back to Illinois.Flea markets,movies,lunch. I miss you so much and all of the possibilities.I love you grouchy mama!

Valeri Bergunder

February 19, 2012

Thinking about you a lot this week....things have popped into my head...and then the thought "I should ask Mom about this...." yeah...then reality hits....I love you Mom...

Harlan Grogan

January 31, 2012

It does not seem possible that soon ten months will have passed since you departed. Rest assured that you are NOT forgotten. Lots of memories.

courtney ashenbrenner

January 30, 2012

Hi Gramma, I miss you. I've been thinking about you lately. I love you.

Valeri Bergunder

November 29, 2011

Missing you Mom.....

Vikki Knippel

October 3, 2011

A beautiful day in early October...I went to the cemetary yesterday and the geraniums that we planted were positively "over the top" you would like them and so would Grandma! I miss you...until we meet again.Love you mom xoxoxo

Vikki Knippel

September 13, 2011

Hello Mom,
It has come to my attention that perhaps the most difficult to live with are the most difficult to live without.No one else ever loves you like your mama.
I miss you and hold you in my heart.
Vicki

August 11, 2011

I really miss you. When something to do with AZ state comes up, I always want to call and share. I carry you with me for the rest of my days. Love you, Butch

Vikki Knippel

August 7, 2011

I MISS YOU!Really wanted to tell you that Courtney and Pat may be buying a home.Love you!
Vikki

Vikki Knippel

May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day...I Love You and Miss you! XOXOXO

Vikki Knippel

April 29, 2011

Hi Mom,
Alli is getting married in the morning and We will miss your physical presence.Please be watching and know that we will take you along in our hearts. Love ya,
Vik

April 25, 2011

Dear Vicki and Valerie,
The influence of your Mother, my friend, lives on in each of you.
But, it's so sad to lose the vibrancy of her physical presence.
My heart goes out to you and your families.
Love, Chris Duffy Walters

Courtney Ashenbrenner

April 25, 2011

Happy Birthday 2 days late Gramma. It was a beautiful day and you would have been glad that it was finally warm.

Vikki Knippel

April 23, 2011

Happy Birthday Mama!

Val

April 23, 2011

Happy Birthday Mom.....XOXOXO

Michael Stacel

April 22, 2011

I was lucky enough to meet Nancy in seventh grade at Haven School in New Lenox and have considered her a friend ever since, even though we were out of touch for too many years. When I think of Nancy the word “feisty” immediately comes to mind, followed by fun, strong willed and independent. She will always occupy a special place in my heart for her warmth and adamant refusal to turn her back on a friend. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Matt & Pat Arena

April 19, 2011

Dear Vikki & Val,
In sympathy and prayer: May God ease your sorrow and replace it with beautiful memories of your lovely mother.

April 13, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We used to be in a card club for many years when you lived on White Street in Frankfort. I have many fond memories of your mom and you girls growing up. You have my sympathy. Beverly Haas, Mokena,Il

April 13, 2011

We are very sorry to hear of your mother. Our Prayers are with the family,Tom went to school with Nancy.Our deepest sympathy. Tom and Shirley Williams

Joan Lopez

April 12, 2011

Vikki & Valerie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, she was a very fun and lively person, I will always remember her that way. She was an important link in our family and will be sadly missed.

April 11, 2011

So sorry to hear about Nancy. We went to school together and lived next door while in Frankfort so I have fond memories of her. RIP Nancy! Barbara (Jenkot) Ross

April 10, 2011

Vikki & Valerie,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you in the time of sorrow. I have not seen your Mom for quite a few years but we had a lot of fun playing cards in our pinochle club when you all lived in Frankfort. God be with you. Willa and Marv Bormet, Mokena IL

Joseph Forrest

April 10, 2011

My mom had been her babysitter and married their Uncle Joe. (1957)Please accept our love and symphathies in learning of Nancy's passing. May God bless and strenghten you in this time of sorrow and loss. All our love....Joe Forrest & Family ( New Lenox, IL)

Kim Katsenes

April 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Carik

April 10, 2011

Bill and I send our condolences to your family. I am glad Nancy was able to be near you although Mom told me she had been ill for a while. I remember her smile with a great laugh. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Kathy and Bill Carik

Victoria Knippel

April 10, 2011

Jeez Mom! What the heck?? We had all these plans and now what?
I hope that you have found peace and re-united with Roni. I also hope that there is some way I can Fed Ex all of your stuff to you...in between my heart ache and tears I will be trying to figure that out... I love you and I miss you and I always will ;-) Vikki

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