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ROGER CRUISE Obituary
Born July 15, 1954, in DeKalb, he was the son of Robert C. and Lois (Haas) Cruise.
Roger was a 1972 graduate of Waterman High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University. Roger farmed with his father for several years and later taught at Kishwaukee College in the Ag Science Department and was a substitute teacher at several schools. Roger was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and loved horticulture.
He is survived by a daughter, Kelly (Brian) White of Shabbona; a son, Kristopher Cruise of Waterman; his parents, Robert and Lois Cruise of Shabbona; a sister, Rhonda (Ronald) Ciaccio of Houston, Texas; a brother, Rick (Elizabeth) Cruise of Shabbona; two nephews, Rick and Scott; two nieces, Amy and Michelle; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his dear friend, Gayle Graham of Sycamore.
Private family services are planned, and interment of cremated remains will be conducted at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Roger C. Cruise for the DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter, 16173 Baseline Road, Genoa, IL 60135.
For information, call Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb at 815-756-1022.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROGER CRUISE
Linda (Clausen) Lee
December 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May God bless you all. I have many fond memories of growing up and attending school with Roger.
Sheldon & Joyce Rueff
December 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry & Michele Houghtby
December 9, 2007
To Kelly, Christopher and the entire Cruise family, We express our sincere sympathy and prayers.
May God bless each of you.
Butch & Jane Flewellin
December 8, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
8th grade graduation
Mike and Jeri Moore
December 8, 2007
The caption on this picture; "Roger Cruise, Good Friend and Neighbor - 8th Grade Graduation". Our families enjoyed many good times together. Roger was fun and easy going. We could always find some trouble to get into without a problem. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Bud & Barb Heal
December 8, 2007
Lois and Bob,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thought and prayers are with you.
jerry boyd
December 7, 2007
please accept my deepest sympathy and may God bless you all in this time of great loss.
Gloria & Robert Alms
December 7, 2007
Deepest sympathy to Bob and Lois
Ryan Gaines
December 7, 2007
I got to know Roger while working for the County. I enjoyed our many conversations together and know that he adored his kids. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Jan Rissman
December 7, 2007
Dear Cruise family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We have many fond memories of Roger and are saddened to hear of his passing.
Robert & Margaret ODonnell
December 7, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
stanley peterson
December 7, 2007
i am so sorry for your lose. may god bless you and yours.
Tom Baker
December 7, 2007
Bob and Lois, Pat and I send our most sincere condolances for the loss of your son, Roger.
There are now words I can think of to and ease your sorrow. We have a son the same age.
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