Dorothy Groom, 85, of Aurora, IL passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home. She was born September 3, 1938 in Aurora, Illinois.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her eleven children, Phillip (Renae) Groom, Meg Groom, Kevin (Kelly) Groom, Jeffrey Groom, Chris (Alvida) Groom, Peter (Mary Beth) Groom, Matthew (Nadire) Groom, Sarah Groom, Patrick Groom, Paul (Amanda) Groom, Anne (Kevin Borgia) Groom; a daughter-in-law, Kim Groom; twenty four grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Groom; her parents, Walter and Marguerite (Raymond) Bumpus; two children, Mary Pazzol and Joseph Groom; two sisters, Marjorie Testin and Nancy Karp.
Memorial visitation will be held Friday, July 12, 2024 from 9:30 AM until 12:00 PM at St. Mary Church 432 East Downer Place Aurora, Illinois.
A memorial mass will be offered Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary Church; Fr. Antoni Kretowicz will officiate. Inurnment will be private.
Arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500.
Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Dorothy's family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be made to Marmion Academy; the Animal Welfare League or the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley.