Roberta Dunnigan Grove, 97, died on Saturday, May 12, at her home in Springfield. She was the mother of our classmate, Joann Grove Dilts, who died in 2003.
Mrs. Grove was born in Virden and moved to Springfield in 1914. She graduated from SHS in 1927 and later from Brown's Business College. As a secretary, she worked for Lincoln Life and Northwestern Mutual Life. In 1939 she married H. Leroy Grove, who died in 1991.
She is survived by her son-in-law and our classmate, Stephen Dilts of Denver, two grandsons, and three great-grandchildren. Of her, Steve wrote "She led a quiet life that was a model of graciousness, humor, and family commitment."
Services are in Springfield on May 16 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Visitation begins at 9:30 am, with services at 10: 30 am and burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. An obituary notice and guest book appear at the SJR site.
Our condolences to Steve Dilts, who kindly supplied the portrait of Mrs. Grove.
1 comment:
Hi Will,
I saw the obituary for Mrs. Grove this morning. I had visited with her in December of 2004 when Steve was in town. Joanne lived right behind me on Adams Street when we were in grade school. I lived on West Washington Street. Mrs. Grove was delightful when we visited in 2004. She lived at Montvale by then. One by one we are losing our parents. Both of mine are gone now.
I'm hoping to go to the visitation on Wednesday. I will be working, but hopefully can get away to the church for a while.
Judy
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