Michael James Roche Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael James Roche of Elgin, Illinois, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melville Roche and Libby Roche; his wife Edith Louise; his sister Margaret; his son-in-law Martin Keehn; and his grandson Matthew Hodges.

He is survived by: his children, Wendy Roche Barrutia (Michael Barrutia), Robin Roche Keehn, Cindy Hodges, Jonathan Roche (Brandi) and Christopher Roche (Christine Bidgood); his grandchildren, Anthony Roche (Nicole), Shawn Hardy, Kyle Hodges (Tori) and Taylor Roche; and his great grandchildren, Brody, Kylee, Olivia and Kyle Jr..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laird Family Funeral Services

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