John E. Groetsema, Sr.

John E. Groetsema, Sr. age 87, WWII Army Veteran, of Spring Grove, formerly of Berwyn; beloved husband of the late Ann Marie Groetsema, nee Zolnierczyk; fond father of John (Karen) E. Groetsema Jr. and Judy (Ron) Koziarz; dear grandfather of Kris (John) Gauger, Scott (Maureen) Koziarz and Joshua (Jill) Groetsema; great-grandfather of 5; brother of Eleanor Fitzgerald and Robert (Bernie) Groetsema; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Tuesday, May 30, 2006, 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday 9 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park; Mass 9:30 A.M. Entombment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com