William J. Roger Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William J. Roger of Chillicothe, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on June 5, 2020 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William J. Roger to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William F. Roger and Anna M. Thomas Roger; and his siblings, Raymond and Wilma. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn A. Sarver; his children, Connie Bjornstad (Chris) of Okoboji and Debbie Fennell (Jerry) of Chillicothe; his grandchildren, Chris Bjornstad, Bill Bjornstad (Genna) of Joshua Tree, CA, Ann Bjornstad of Brooklyn, NY, Tom Bjornstad of Madison, WI, Elizabeth Fennell (Curtis Watts) of Lacon, Ellen Winterbottom (Robby) of Des Moines, Iowa, Jacob Fennell of Chillicothe and Ben Fennell of Chillicothe; and his great grandchildren, Zachory, Gabby, Christopher and William. He is also survived by His children and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Chillicothe Veterans' Honor/Color Guard who give tirelessly of their time honoring local veterans. Memorials may be directed to: VFW Post 4999, c/o Veterans' Honor Guard, 1729 N. Santa Fe Ave., Chillicothe, IL 61523.
