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John T. Grogan, Sr.

April 18, 1927 — September 14, 2015

John T. Grogan, Sr, 88, of Rockford was called home on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at Neighbors Nursing Home, Byron. He was born April 18, 1927 in Jacksonville, IL the son of Jesse and Reta Grogan. John is a US Navy Veteran and served on an LST/LSD stationed off Japan Circa 1945. He graduated from Jacksonville High School and attended Illinois College. John then married his beloved wife Nadine A. Worrall on June 27, 1949. John was a devoted Christian, serving and praising God. He enjoyed singing in the choir for the bass section. He was an accomplished research chemist, working in various trades including vegetable oils and electroplating. He retired from Cellusuede Products in Rockford. His hobbies included carpentry, gardening, coin, stamp and rock collecting, metal detecting and archery. Pursued education, bible scripture and governmental issues. He will truly be missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his, children, Jesse E. (Kathleen) Grogan, Constance A. (Steve) Owen, John T. (Rebecca) Grogan, Jr., Timothy A. (Ellen) Grogan; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife on June 18, 2015, sisters, Dorothy Sibert, Mary Morgan, Vivian Walbaum, Betty Coveney, Marge Darwent, Ruth Annette Gaitens; brothers, Ralph Grogan and Robert Grogan, grandchild, Jesse T. Grogan and great grandchild, Joshua Eley. A private family burial will be held in Jacksonville, IL at a later date. Memorial may be made in John’s honor to Central Christian Church, 6595 Guilford Rd. Rockford, IL 61107. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Feel free to reach out to the family via Becky's email address: beckygrogan@gmail.com

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