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Henry 'Hank' Groves
HENRY "HANK" R. GROVES
McHenry, Ill.
Henry "Hank" R. Groves, 78, of McHenry, Ill., passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in McHenry. Hank was born April 7, 1938, in Quincy, Ill., to Jacob S. and Henrietta (Rupp) Groves.
He was CEO of Groves Inc. in Woodstock, Ill., and was a part-time resident of Florida. He enjoyed golfing and boating. Hank took much pleasure in collecting and restoring classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles.
Survivors include his companion, Donna Lappen; daughter, Amy Elam of Geneva, Fla.; grandson, Ben Ritthaler of McHenry; granddaughter, McKenna Ritthaler of Crystal Lake, Ill.; brother, John (Sally) Groves of Bull Valley, Ill.; nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Cinder.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Virginia Jacobs; wife, Carol (nee Gunther) Groves; and daughter, Christine Marquette.
The memorial visitation will be held form 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday, July 5, with a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., at Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (IL Route 176), Crystal Lake. Interment will follow at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Y-me Breast Cancer Organization, 5775 W. Glen Park Rd., Suite 201, Glendale, WI 53209.
Visit www.davenportfamily.com to send a message to the family. Call (815) 459-3411 for information.
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