Obituaries

Roy G. Groff

January 27th, 1951 – January 22nd, 2016

Roy 'Geno' Groff, 64, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 3:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 27, 1951 in Ipava, IL, the son of Melvin and Iva Irene (Walton) Groff.

Geno is survived by his daughter, Jessica (and Robbie) Kirkpatrick of Bushnell, IL, 3 Grandchildren, Farrah Kirkpatrick, Nicholas Raines and Morgan Groff, 2 sisters, Connie Groff of Vermont and Kathy Groff of Vermont, half-bother, Jimmy Cox of Enterprise, AL and Johnny of Galesburg, IL.

Geno worked at the Vermont Foundry for over 20 years. He loved to roller skate and was a floor guard at skating rinks in Havana and Rushville. He also loved spending time with his grandkids.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Cody Stinnett will officiate. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be held in the Vermont Cemetery in Vermont. Memorials may be made to the donors choice.

Condolences

January 23rd, 2016

So very sorry to hear about your dad, he was a great guy and a friend to everyone. Was the best skater I ever saw. Sharon Stracker

January 23rd, 2016

Sending prayers to the family. Beth Martin

January 23rd, 2016

Jess, and family so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a good person. Brenda Otto Craig

January 23rd, 2016

So sorry to hear of your father's passing.He was always kind to everyone and an Awesome rollerskater!My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.He will definitely be missed by many.

January 23rd, 2016

Soo sorry about your family's loss. Sending prayers...

January 23rd, 2016

Soo sorry about your family's loss. Sending prayers...Mary Waller

January 24th, 2016

So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Geno was a friend of my older siblings and always at the skating rink in Rushville during my youth. May you find comfort in your memories and may Geno Rest in Peace and watch over those he loves as your Guardian ANGEL!!!!

January 24th, 2016

Sorry yo hear of your family loss.He was a kind man taught me alot bout skating. He was very talented in that field. God bless

January 24th, 2016

Sorry yo hear of your family loss.He was a kind man taught me alot bout skating. He was very talented in that field. God bless

January 24th, 2016

I remember Geno from Rushville skating rink. He had some crazy legs! I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.

January 24th, 2016

I remember Geno from Rushville skating rink. He had some crazy legs! I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.

January 24th, 2016

I have some good childhood memories of your Dad. Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers

January 24th, 2016

Much sympathy to your family. Bob & Deb Young

January 24th, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Carol Flowers

January 24th, 2016

Our sympathy to you and your family. Bill and Sharon Ackley

January 24th, 2016

My prayers & thoughts for your family. Gino was an amazing skater. Loved to watch him at the Rushville Roller Rink many years ago.

January 24th, 2016

Our sympathies go out to you. Geno will be missed. Randy & Mardeen

January 24th, 2016

Jessica I am so sorry to hear of Geno's passing he will be deeply missed love ya sweetie

January 24th, 2016

im so sorry he was a good freind

January 24th, 2016

Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

January 25th, 2016

Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your father. He was always very nice to all of the people he meet and he was great at skating. Ora and Mary Welch

January 25th, 2016

Jessica... im so sorry for your loss i loved your dad very much. You're in my thoughts!! I love you... Paige Hickle

January 25th, 2016

RIP Geno!

January 25th, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to you, Jessica, Robbie,Nicholas, Morgan, and Farrah. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Know that your father/grandfather will be watching over you and he will always be in your heart. Danny and Virginia Nall

January 25th, 2016

Sorry to hear of his passing. We were his neighbor for years. Our sympathy.

January 25th, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Sending condolences from Jim and I. From Vicky Ackley

January 25th, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. I skated with him a lot at the Rushville rink. Even went to the State fair with him and two other friends. My thoughts are with all ofthe family.

January 25th, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. I skated with him a lot at the Rushville rink. Even went to the State fair with him and two other friends. My thoughts are with all of the family. Pam Seckman

January 25th, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. I also remember Geno from the Rushville skating rink and he was always sweet and helpful to all of the kids who skated there. So sad to hear of his passing. Joyce Crook Kettering.

January 27th, 2016

Sorry for your family's loss. Extending deepest sympathy. Gary & Cheryl Matteson

January 31st, 2016

I used to love watching him skate at the Rushville Roller Rink. He was quite a talent on wheels! So sorry for your loss.

January 31st, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I also skated at the Rushville skating rink. I'll bet he is dancing on those skates again. Rita Thomas.

January 31st, 2016

Sorry for the family's loss. I used to skate with him at the Rushville Roller Rink many years ago. He was the best skater.

February 1st, 2016

I just heard the saddening news tonight. Geno was a VERY special friend to me! To Connie & Kathy it'll be odd seeing you girls without your brother. I miss miss him a lot & he will always hold a special place in my heart!! Prayers to all the family!! Like so many others, I skated with him at Rushville Roller Rink! He was s phenomenal skater! I always enjoyed watching him & Chuck Crook.

May 31st, 2016

My condolences. Many of those asleep in the dust of the earth will wake up.—Daniel 12:2