Paul Fredrick Groskreutz Obituary (1933

Paul Fredrick Groskreutz, 88, of Kankakee, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 am at Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Cullom with Dee Runyon officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Burial will be held later at Memorial Gardens in Kankakee. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Cullom is in charge of the arrangements. Paul was born on July 13, 1933, in Cullom, Illinois, the son of Fred and Hattie (Rewerts) Groskreutz. He married Joyce DeMoure on March 31, 1956, in Cullom, Illinois. She preceded him in death on October 7, 1992. He was then preceded in death by his longtime companion of 26 years, Phyllis Bartley on June 12, 2019. He is survived by his three children, Sheila (Doug) Bennett of Gibson City, David Groskreutz of Kankakee, and Bruce (Lori) Groskreutz of Land O' Lakes, FL.; his six grandchildren, Casey (Kevin), Bryan, Alex (Juliana), Jillian, Dylan (Valerie), and Alaina; his four great grandchildren, Aubri, Kian, Ava, and Alia; his sister-in-law, Nancy; and many nieces and nephews. Paul was proceeded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; his longtime companion, Phyllis; his four brothers, Ted, Oscar, Dick and Ron; and his nephew, Clifford. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Kankakee American Legion. He loved to read and enjoyed time spent sitting on his front porch. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorials can be made to Transitions Hospice or to Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.