Obituaries

Rosalie J. Grove

April 27th, 1935 – June 17th, 2019

Rosalie J. Grove, 84, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 8:18 am on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born on April 27, 1935 in Astoria, the daughter of Kenneth and Christine (Weber) Parr. Rosalie married Gene Grove on March 20, 1992 in Lewistown, IL. He survives.

Survivors also include her 3 daughters, Marilyn Shawgo of Astoria, Janet (and Monte) Graham of Havana, IL and Christine (and Robert) Gunn of Florissant, MO, 2 sons, Randy (and Lori) Hammond of Bath, IL and Kenneth (and Mary) Baker of Astoria, 1 step-son, Gene (and Lori) Howard of Ipava, IL, 17 grandchildren; Anissa (and Matt) Plummer, Alisha (and Casey) Morrow, Jeremy Settles, Gentre (and Dana) Graham, Trissa (and Travis) Koster, Amy (and Shannon) Clyde, Michael (and Karen) Hammond, Chad Hammond, Kolton (and Shelbi) Hammond, Clinton Hammond, Ashley Bell, Kidd Baker, Eric Baker, Atrista (and Ivan) Massey, Kelsie (and Justin) Dupoy, Kristin (and Anthoney) Anderson, and Kaylie (and Cody) Schultz, 30 great-grandchildren; Jake and Haley Plummer, Tage Morrow, Kevin Settles, Savanah Settles, Sereanah Settles, Gracin, Lakin, Daxton, and Karsin Graham, Talon and Takoda Koster, Benton and Jameson Hammond, Bonnie Hammond, Teagan and Tristan Hammond, Melissa French, Allison Bell, Jonah, Elijah and Easton Massey, Harley and Austin Warner, Wyatt and Weston Dupoy, Addisyn and Keegan Anderson, and Cooper Schultz.

She is preceded in death by her son, Wallace Kevin Hammond and son-in-law Mike Shawgo.

Rosalie worked at Amax Coal Mine Company where she drove haulage and supply trucks and was a school bus driver for Astoria and South Fulton schools. She was also a welder at Admiral in Galesburg and sewed jackets at The Glove Factory in Galesburg. She volunteered as a driver for Red Cross and at the Astoria-South Fulton Senior Center.

She was a member of the Astoria American Legion Post #25 Auxiliary and Summum Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, taking pictures, traveling and fishing.

Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Darrin Fish will officiate. Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery in Summum, IL. Memorials may be made to the Summum Christian Church or Summum Cemetery.

Condolences

June 18th, 2019

So sorry. She’ll be missed at auxiliary

June 18th, 2019

Forgot to sign the above statement . Peggy

June 18th, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your mother. Roberta Oest

June 18th, 2019

Very sorry to hear of Rosie's passing. She will certainly be missed. My condolences to her family. Craig Miller

June 18th, 2019

Sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing. Always enjoyed talking with her and Marilyn at Klides. Praying for the family! Bill Weime

June 18th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all the family! Bill and Dee Jones

June 18th, 2019

She was so sweet. Prayers for the family

June 18th, 2019

Sending deepest condolences for the whole family. She will be missed very much.

June 18th, 2019

What a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed. My sincere Sympathy to Rosalie's family. Lorenda Spilker

June 18th, 2019

So sorry for your loss...worked with Rosie at Amax...great lady!

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, she will be missed by all. Prayers for the whole family Daniel and Becky Hamm

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss
Thinking of you all
The Malott Families
Burgets and Taylors

June 19th, 2019

Sorry for your loss. She will be missed. RIP Aunt Rosie. Marilyn Richey Krominga

June 19th, 2019

Mike and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of Rosie! Our sympathy and prayers for All of Her Family! 🙏🙏. Mike and Peg Davis

June 19th, 2019

Uncle Gene, and family.. I am so very sorry for Rosie's passing. Rebecca (Beckie Miller) Just

June 19th, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for all her family, so very sorry! Marsha Thomas

June 19th, 2019

Kaylie and family, Sending you all my most sincere sympathy and condolences during this most difficult time. RIP Rosalie Grove. God Bless. Thoughts and prayers are with you All.

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Prayers for you all. Love Always. Uncle Clint and family.

June 19th, 2019

So Sorry for Your Loss.She Was Always My Favorite Bus Driver !

June 19th, 2019

Sorry for your loss

June 19th, 2019

Sorry for the loss of your Mom Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

June 19th, 2019

So sorry to hear about Rosie. Hugs & prayers to you all. Mark & Mary S Clayton

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for Rosie and family!!! She was a sweet person, and a great friend of my mom! My mom will be missing her company and friendship always! As our family to Rosie’s, we are so sorry for your loss!!! Craig and Laura Adkins

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻 Bob and Rett Mummert

June 19th, 2019

Rosie was a strong woman that didn't always have it easy nut she ALWAYS landed on her feet. She was a gift to know. God bless

June 19th, 2019

So, so sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give everyone peace and comfort in the many difficult days ahead. Mike and Donna Shirley

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Shirley Lawver

June 19th, 2019

Gene sorry about Rosie .I'm Praying for you and your family . She is will her old friend Lola in Heaven now we will all be together with our loved ones someday.

June 19th, 2019

Gene,Our thoughts are with you and your's. From Danny & Lisa

June 19th, 2019

Sorry to hear about Rosie passing. My condolences to her family. Mary McNeal

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers. Alan and Georgiana Clemens

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers to the family

June 19th, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Janis Shawgo

June 20th, 2019

Sorry for you loss uncle gene. Shannon Fawcett (Merlyns' daughter)

June 22nd, 2019

We're so sorry for the loss of Rosie. She was such a kind and compassionate person. She spread joy wherever she went. We'll always remember the "quilt lady".
Jeff and Sandra Schultz