Hank Groves
April 7, 1938 — June 29, 2016
Henry “Hank” R. Groves, 78, of McHenry, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in McHenry. Hank was born April 7, 1938 in Quincy, IL to Jacob S. and Henrietta (Rupp) Groves.
He was CEO of Groves, Inc. in Woodstock, IL and was a part-time resident of Florida who 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, FL; grandson, Ben Ritthaler of McHenry; granddaughter, McKenna Ritthaler of Crystal Lake; brother, John (Sally) Groves of Bull Valley; 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 Tuesday, July 5 from 9am until the time of a memorial service at 10:30am at Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (IL Rt 176), Crystal Lake. Interment will follow at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Y-me Breast Cancer Organization, 5775 W Glen Park Rd, Ste 201, Glendale, WI 53209.