Rayond Grothaus - 93
Frankfort
Raymond M. Grothaus, CPA. Age 93. Frankfort resident, formerly of Olympia Fields, Chicago Heights, Winfield born and raised in Chicago’s Northside. Graduate of Lane Tech. United States Marine Corp Veteran. Graduate of Loyola University receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Retired President of the former First National Bank in Chicago Heights. Taught Accounting at Prairie State College. Former President of the Prairie State Foundation Board. Served on the St James Hospital Advisory Board and Marian Catholic High School Financial and Fundraising Board. Husband for 54 years of the late LaVerne nee Johnson. Father of Pam (Jeff) Parr, Susan (Bob) Chaffin, Karen Grothaus, Richard Grothaus, the late Steve (Alice) Grothaus and Michael R. Grothaus. Grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 16. Son of the late Jeannette nee Brown and Martin R. Grothaus. Brother of Mary (late Arthur) Nagel, Rita (late Ross) Johnson, Bernard (Jean) Grothaus and the late Betty (late George) Gardner. Uncle and friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th St (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday February 6, 2022 from 1:00 pm until time of funeral services 4:00 pm. Private Entombment Assumption Cemetery, Winfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Raymond’s name to St Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411 would be appreciated by the Grothaus family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Joe and Cynthia Streit
on 02/03/22
Ray was our neighbor for over 20 years and it was a friendship that will always be treasured. Please know that he will always be remembered with love. God bless. Joe and Cynthia Streit