Roger J. Petitgoue Obituary
We bid farewell to Roger J. Petitgoue of Sterling, Illinois, born in Galena, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 9, 2025 at the age of 87. 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, Vincent Petitgoue and Gwendolyn Hope Petitgoue (Wilson). He is survived by: his wife Evelyn E. Barthel; his children, Mark Petitgoue (Laura), Rhonda Veracini (LeRoy), Lori Petitgoue and Joan Kozeny (Greg); his grandchildren, Greg Kozeny (Nikki), Jessica Veracini, Dylan Veracini (Felicia), Emily Bult (Tim), Grant Kozeny, Andrew Petitgoue (Miya) and Jackson Kozeny; and his great grandchildren, Cameron, Ezra, Emmett, Kendall, Eli and Eleanor.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to any local Catholic school or to St. Mary's Catholic Church.
