Valerie Grohne

Valerie M. Grohne, 78, of Decatur passed away January 21, 2022, surrounded by her children. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 12, 2022 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Decatur. All family and friends are invited to the service. Following church guidelines, masks are required while in the building. A private burial service will be held at Graceland Cemetery for the family.Valerie was born June 18, 1943, in Deerfield, IL, the daughter of Russell and Marion (Potter) Sedgwick. She married Bruce Grohne on June 27, 1964, in Deerfield, IL. After staying home to raise her children, Valerie began a career in healthcare including 25 years as the Director of Volunteer Services at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Upon retirement, she continued to volunteer at DMH in multiple capacities. Valerie loved serving others as was evident in her involvement in her PEO chapter, her beloved First Evangelical Lutheran Church, and serving Meals on Wheels alongside Bruce. Valerie loved playing golf and spending time with her many good friends but her truest joy was when she was with her family. She is survived by her children: Kristine (Patrick) Riley of Glen Ellyn and Steven (Kristen) Grohne of Decatur; grandchildren: Madison Grohne, Weston Grohne, Maggie Riley, Henry Riley and Will Grohne; and sister-in-law, Marta Grothe of Savoy as well as her many nieces and nephews across the U.S. Steve, Kristy and their families were blessed to witness Valerie’s amazing faith in her Lord and the number of people in Decatur and beyond who have been touched by her friendship and faith.Valerie was preceded in death by Bruce, her husband of 57 years; parents; sister, Donna (Sedgwick) Chaffee, and beloved brother-in-law, Thomas Grohne. Flowers are welcomed and memorial donations can be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church or a charity of your choosing