Barbara Groves Obituary

Age - 86

September 10, 2023

West Chicago, IL

Barbara J. GrovesMarch 14, 1937 - September 6, 2023Barbara J. Groves died Wednesday, September 6, at home, after her 9 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was 86 years old. She was the beloved wife of Clarence, married 67 years; loving mother of Jennifer (Paul) Benes and Jeffrey (deceased); fond grandmother of Sara and Brian; great grandmother of Lilith and Brody; loving sister of Delores (Joseph) Sroka and Rose Nair. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma, and father, Joseph; brothers, James and Joseph; sister, Margaret and son, Jeffrey. Barbara was kind, caring and joyful. She had a strong faith that she shared with her family. Helping others was important to her, and she spent a lot of time, in her early retirement years, volunteering at her church. Barbara enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, walking and spending precious time with her family and friends. We invite her friends and loved ones to join our family on Friday, October 6, 2023, to celebrate her life at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1415 W. Lies Rd. , Carol Stream IL, at 10:30am. Mass will follow at 11am.

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