Roger Dean Hodge Obituary
We bid farewell to Roger Dean Hodge of Metamora, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 4, 2025 at the age of 93. Roger touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Clarence Hodge and Mrytle Hodge (Shepler); his son Craig Hodge; and his son-in-law Randy Houston. He is survived by: his children, Mark Hodge (Deani) of Spring Bay, IL and Marcia Hodge Houston (Rick Odeneal) of Metamora, IL; his grandchildren, Dana Donahue (Chris), Trevor Hodge (Stephanie) and Nicholas Roxby (Melissa); his great grandchildren, Shelby Frank, Jackson Frank, Griffin Frank, Andrew Donahue, Jake Donahue, Gavin Hodge, Holden Hodge, Maria Austiff (Jacob), Garrett Cantrell, Colbi Cantrell and Piper Roxby; his great great grandchild Colton Austiff; and his siblings, Larry Hodge (Janet) of Garner, NC, Norman Hodge (Louise) of Peoria, IL and Sharon Hodge McClelland of Pekin, IL..
Visitation was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the RiversEdge United Methodist Church (500 North Chicago Street, East Peoria, IL 61611).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Spring Bay Food Pantry, c/o RiversEdge United Methodist Church, 500 North Chicago Street, Spring Bay, IL 61611.
