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 five; 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 St., 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
