Obituary of De'Andre Grove

De'Andre Joseph Grove was born at 7:21am on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. De'Andre was the second son born to the union of Joseph Jackson and Andrea Grove. De'Andre passed away just two hours later at 9:23am in the arms of his loving family. If given the time De'Andre would have enjoyed playing with his big brother: Dante. He had a large loving family to meet and many arms to hold him tight. Although his earthly life was short his memory will never be forgotten. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents: Joseph Jackson and Andrea Grove both of Monroe; one brother: Dante Grove of Monroe; his paternal grandparents: Deborah and Rolland Mathews of Monroe; his maternal grandparents: Sheree and Mike Grove of Monroe; maternal great grandparents: Pat and Frank Bates of Taylor; and a host of uncles and aunts including: Isaiah Mathews, Matthew Niziolek, John Buckley, Kyle Buckley, Marissa Jackson, Michael Grove Jr. all of Monroe, and Daniel Grove of Georgia. His passing was preceded by maternal great grandparents: Phyllis and Floyd Snyder. Friends may gather from 11:00am until 1:00pm, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 1:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the Grove family. Online words of inspiration and comfort can be made by visiting www.merklefuneralservice.com and then selecting the Life Stories page.