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Emma ROGERS Obituary

Emma

Redmond Rogers

BELVIDERE - Emma Redmond Rogers passed away December 10, 2012 in Belvidere, IL, at the home of her daughter. She was formerly a long time resident of New Berlin, IL.

Emma was born June 27, 1922 to Elmer and Ella Kirtley Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; and four brothers. She married John Kenneth Rogers in July of 1942; they later divorced and he preceded her in death in 1995.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Ted) Farley of Olathe, KS, Sherry (Nick) Fafoglia of Chesterfield, MO, and Terri (Mike) Rogers of Belvidere, IL; grandchildren, Sara (Steve) McMahon of Lenexa KS, Todd (Heather) Farley of Olathe, KS, Eric and Lindsey Fafoglia of Chesterfield, MO and Allyssa, Alexis and Alivia Rogers of Belvidere, IL; five great-grandchildren; one niece; and three nephews.

Emma worked at the Illinois Department of Revenue serving 30 years before retiring at age 69 as a Tax Assessment Supervisor. She was a member of Island Grove United Methodist Church. Emma was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin.

Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Island Grove United Methodist Church, 16128 Old Jacksonville Rd., New Berlin. Burial to follow at Woodwreath Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Northern Illinois Hospice, 4215 Newburg Rd., Rockford, IL 61108 or Island Grove United Methodist Church, 16128 Old Jacksonville, Rd., New Berlin, IL 62670.

Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Dec. 18, 2012.
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Terri,Mike and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda and Curt

Curt Tobin

December 21, 2012

Susan

You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers.

Joel and Becky Sander

Becky Sander

December 20, 2012

Terri, Mike and girls,
Thinking of you today and hoping you had safe travels. Hugs to all of you!
So sorry we couldn't make the trip for the funeral.
Emma is at peace now and in a much better place.
Prayers for you and your family.

Deb Shawd

December 20, 2012

May God bless you and hold you in his arms. I pray that you are now at peace.

Deb Shawd

December 20, 2012

Susan, So sorry to hear about you mother. I worked with her at Dept of Revenue . My prayers are with you and yours. Patsy Jarvis

Patsy Jarvis

December 20, 2012

Susan, sorry to have read of your mom's passing. May God wrap the family in his arms for comfort.

Debbie Bromley Benge

December 19, 2012

Susan: I am so sorry to hear of your mother. My heart and prayers will be with you.

Deb Kaaz Wessel

December 18, 2012

my heart will be with you......such fond memories of your mother and spending time in your home....love to you all...xoxox!!!!

Terri Orr Hilgeman

December 17, 2012

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