James “Jim” Robert Grover, 65, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2026.
Jim was born in Ohio to Robert “Bob” and Otilla “Tillie” (Miller) Grover.
He married the love of his life Victoria “Vicki” Marie Mueller on June 11, 1994.
Jim was a proud and involved member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey, IL. He earned his Master’s Degree in Engineering and spent many years working in the Information Technology field. Jim most recently shared his skills at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for the past 19 years. He very much enjoyed working for a faith-based company where they even prayed before meetings.
He was known for his famous spaghetti sauce and was a great cook for family, friends, and events. He oversaw Applefest spaghetti dinners at St. Ambrose Church for the last five years, as well as participating with Fish Fries at the Knights of Columbus. He was a proud 4th degree member of the St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus in Godfrey. Jim was previously a charter member of the St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus in Glen Carbon, IL.
He enjoyed traveling all over, especially to new places throughout the country with Vicki. Jim was also a proud and loving Gopa to Kora, enjoying getting to spend time with her each day since he worked from home. He was also recently overjoyed to learn that there is another grandbaby joining the family next year.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki; his children, Ashlin Clark (Kaine) and Jeremy Grover (Alexandria); grandchild, Kora; siblings, Mary (Ed) Werner, Maggie (Paul) Anseline, Paul (Nancy) Grover, and Janet (Charles) Balduf; along with many in-laws, nieces and nephews, and his miniature schnauzer, Taz.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law..
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey, IL. Father Steve Janoski will officiate.
Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey, IL.
Memorials can be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church or the Forest Park Forever Foundation.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.