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Max Dean Grover
Max Dean Grover
Rowley
Max Dean Grover of Rowley, IA passed away in Independence, IA on April 18, 2024. He was 88.
Max is survived by Charlotte, his wife of 70 years. Children include sons, Timothy (Debra) Grover of Pleasant Hill, IA; Anthony (Jean) Grover of Wildwood, MO; and daughter Diane Grover of Independence. Grandchildren include Emily (Jesse) Bainter, Abigail Grover, Matthew (Lauren) Grover; Tanya (Tyler Shepherd) Grover, Sophia (Eric Kremer) Grover; and Alicia (Logan) Janes. His legacy also includes great-grandchildren Isaac, Owen, and Vera Charlotte Bainter; Kellin Vogel; Teagan Dostanic; and Layton and Acelyn Janes. He is also survived by his sister, Ruby (the late Roger) Marks, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church, Rowley, IA with Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be at the Rowley Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at White Funeral Home, Independence, where a Masonic memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue for an hour before services, Wednesday, at the church.
A memorial fund has been established and will be used to contribute to organizations close to Max’s heart.
Condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com
White Funeral Home, Independence, IA is in charge of arrangements.
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