Tammy Lynn DeGroot

Tammy Lynn DeGroot, 53, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday (Aug. 21, 2017) at her sister's home. She was born Dec. 22, 1963, in Oak Lawn, the daughter of Terry Winslow and Charlene Winslow Milas. Tammy married Steven E. DeGroot on Aug. 17, 1985, in Markham. Tammy's hobbies were spoiling her grandchildren and all the children in the neighborhood, collecting and repurposing old furniture and décor items (and anything else that would fit into her husband's garage.) She loved taking care of others. Surviving are her husband, of Bourbonnais; sons, Steven R. DeGroot (Nikki Hutnak), of Marengo, Iowa, Christopher DeGroot (Aimee King), of Bradley; and Brandon (Rachel Powers), of Bradley; daughter, Kelly (Jason) Martin, of Bourbonnais; sister, Tiffany (Erik) Wojtecki, of Bourbonnais; brother, Art (Marcia) Winslow, of Joliet; 10 grandchildren, Alyssa (Anthony Gilbert), Arianne, Hayley and Ciara Martin, Landon, Ethan and Eli DeGroot; Kevin and Abbigail Hofmann and Steven H. DeGroot; and her lifelong best friend, Judy Crouse. Preceding her in death were parents and grandparents. Cremation rites have been accorded. Celebration of life visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday and continue until the 7 p.m. celebration of life service at Church of God Worship Center, Cardinal Drive, Bourbonnais. The Rev. Rick Sexton will officiate. Please sign her online guestbook at jensenmemorialchapel.com.