M. Pauline Groves

M. Pauline Groves, 97, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Sioux City passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Villa Cottages in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at Blessed Sacrament with Father Merlin Schrad officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to service time at the church on Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com Pauline was born on November 12, 1915 in Danbury, Iowa to Thomas and Bessie (Hardman) Walsh. She graduated from St. Patrick's Academy in Danbury. She enlisted in the US Army and served her country from 1943- to 1945. She was married to Delbert Groves on August 9, 1946 in Sioux City. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1997 in Sioux City. She worked for many years for Wincharger, Zenith and Younkers. Pauline enjoyed bowling, and took great pride that she served her country in the US Army. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament and a leader for the Girl Scouts. She is survived by her 2 daughters Deb (Don) Ahrendt of Fort Dodge; and Mary (Ray) Krueger of Sioux City; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a sister Juli Brown of Sioux City and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters Anna and Mary and a brother Thomas.