James M Degroot

James M. DeGroot, age 68, of St. Anne, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022. Beloved husband of 38 years to Kathleen Marie DeGroot nee Sikma. Loving father of Elizabeth (Michael) VanSomeren and Mary (Seth) Burkey. Cherished grandfather Riley VanSomeren and Clara Burkey. Dear brother of Patti DeGroot, Paul (Cindy) DeGroot, and Paula DeGroot. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. For the past 47 years Jim was a vegetable and grain farmer. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. directly at First Reformed Church of Wichert 7697 E 4500S Rd, St Anne, IL 60964. Funeral Service Thursday, January 27, 2022 11: 00 a.m. First Reformed Church of Wichert. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery – Wichert, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to First Reformed Church of Wichert or South Pointe Youth for Christ 232 Main St. NW, Suite 103 Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Arrangements entrusted to Smits, Momence Funeral Chapel 203 N. Locust St. Momence IL 60954. For more information, please call 815 472-4050 ww.SMITSFH.com