Eugene John Rogers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eugene Rogers, 82, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. He was born July 23, 1929 to the late John and Emma (Bono) Rogers. He graduated from Coal City High School, Class of 1947, and Bradley University, Class of 1951. Eugene received an MBA from Syracuse University in 1964. He served four years in the United States Air Force. Eugene married his wife of 59 ½ years, Ellen Marie Shaunnessy in 1952. He was employed for over forty years with the government and retired from Argon National Laboratory. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood where he served as a Lector for many years, a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus #1574 in Braidwood, a 4th degree member of Bishop McNamara Assembly in Kankakee, and a member of the American Legion Koca Post #39 in Braidwood. In the 40’s he played the saxophone with the Barney Faletti Orchestra and Bubbles Orchestra. Beside his family, he loved bowling and golf. He and his wife attended many KC State and National tourneys across the U.S. Surviving were his wife, Ellen; three sons, Gary (Kathy) Rogers of Villa Park, IL, Dr. William Rogers of San Jose, CA, and Barry Rogers of Richmond, VA; and two grandchildren, Benjamin (Cheryl) Rogers and Jillian Rogers. Preceding him in death was his beloved daughter, Jean; and an infant twin brother and sister. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood, Saturday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Show Reddy Allam and Rev. Steve Bondi officiating. Entombment followed in All Saints Mausoleum in Bourbonnais, IL. The visitation was also Saturday, March 10, from 9-10 a.m., at the church.

Eugene John Rogers

July 23, 1929 - March 4, 2012

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