Vickie Gropp-Kerley, 61 of Joliet formerly of Huntley, passed away on March 17, 2012,at the Hospice Home in Joliet following a lengthy illness.
She was born September 7, 1950 , in Park Falls, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Donna (Morford) Gropp. Vickie enjoyed taking walks, spending time with her grandchildren, and collecting rocks with them. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Edward of Lockport, her son, Jamie (Denise) Kerley of Huntley, her grandchildren, Taylor, Jakie & Madison, her mother, Donna Gropp of Park Falls, WI, her brother, Gary (Carolyn) Gropp in Minnesota, her sisters, Judy (Allen) Pritzl, Kathy White all of Park Falls, WI, Debby(Jim) Lake of Lockport, IL and Kelly (Ken) Gropp of Raleigh, NC.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Joliet Hospice Home for all of the care and concern they gave to Vickie and her family.
Visitation will be Monday, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
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My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. I know all too well the loss you feel and hope you can take comfort in knowing that Vickie was indeed a special and well loved cousin to me and many others. May God bless all of you.
Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all and know if you need anything we are here. The Greens
Ed, Jamie & Family~ It is with great sadness that I write these words of sorrow. We are grief-stricken by the passing of our dear Aunt Vickie. I have such wonderful memories of her growing up as a child...memories which shall be honored, celebrated, relived and cherished forever. And while her appointed time to return home to the arms of the Lord arrived perhaps too soon, I am hopeful that He has relieved the suffering she endured and is resting peacefully now. Rest in peace, Vickie. You will be dearly missed by all those who love you. Please know that our thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family. Keep your life in your hands. Ron, Jaymi, Anna & Evey Gropp