Roger Bledsoe Obituary

We announce the death of Roger Bledsoe of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 81. Roger will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Bledsoe and Ruth Bledsoe; and his wife Bethany O'Brien. He is survived by: his daughter Morgan O'Brien-Bledsoe (Mike Huffer); his grandson James Odierno; his sisters, Donette Shelley (Lee) and Betty Kwist (Dana); and his close friends, Joe Parisi, Frank Parisi, Sam Morris, Kevin Butcher, Tony LaBanca, Jim Maroulis and Mike Durkin.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute page at http://www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.