John Edward Gromos Obituary

The passing of John Edward Gromos (Joliet, Illinois) occurred on August 24, 2026. John Edward, born on August 8, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John S. Gromos and Mary Gromos; his siblings, Edward Gromos (Mary Jane) and Lillian Petrick (Michael); and his siblings-in-law, Edna Kucharz (Stanley) and Edward Shroba (Camille).

He is survived by: his wife Rose A. Gromos; his children, Jeffrey J. Gromos (Tsugumi), John P. Gromos (Betsy), Juli A. DeCraene (Robert) and Jodi L. Hartman (Brian); his grandchildren, Katie Arnold (Michael), Sarah Barnowski (Nick), Angelina, Brianna Gromos, Ashley, Jessica DeCraene, Ava Hartman and Hunter Hartman; his great grandchildren, Tommy Arnold, Gracie Arnold and Parker Barnowski; and his brother-in-law Daniel Shroba (Linda). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lightways Hospice or St. Carlo Acutis Catholic Church.