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Roger Tansley Obituary

Roger S. Tansley, born in Des Plaines, IL. In 1970 he and Kathy moved to California. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan and loved to travel with his wife. Survived by his beloved wife Kathleen, nee Werner; sisters, Pat Thorne and Lois Dickison; sisters-in-law, Sr. Peter Julian Werner and Marian Werner; brother-in-law Robert Spencer; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, Fremont, CA. 510-656-1226.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 5, 2011.

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June 6, 2011

Dear Kathy: Simon and I were so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers. Simon and Sheri Barros

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