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John Rogers Obituary
John "Jack" J. Rogers, age 85, of McHenry, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at his home.
He was born in Chicago to Gilbert A. and Rose (Sebek) Rogers. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served from 1951 to 1953. On Feb. 10, 1952, he was married to Elaine Olson at the Post Chapel at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA.
Prior to retirement, Jack was employed by the Chicago Northwestern Railway from 1947 until 1989, except when he was serving in the military.
His greatest loves included his late wife, Elaine; his 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He also enjoyed golf, traveling, and the Chicago White Sox.
Jack was a member of St. Patrick's Church in McHenry, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, McHenry Council 1288.
Survivors include five children, Rosemary Burd of Kettering, OH, Michael (Veronica) Rogers of McHenry, Diane (James) Odom of Ringwood, Kathleen Rogers of Woodstock, and Thomas Rogers of Wonder Lake; 11 grandchildren, Christy (Jeremy), Jason (Stacey), Robert, Jennifer, Jessica (Matthew), Andrew (Vicki), Jacob (Laura), Rebecca, Timothy, Rodger and Angela; 11 great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Jacoby, Mia, Alexander, Mackenzie, Anthony, Brayden, Brady, Damien, Sebastian, and Kendal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Elaine Rogers, on May 24, 2012; and a brother, Gilbert Rogers.
Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the celebration of the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington, McHenry, IL 60050. Inurnment with military honors will follow at St. Patrick Countryside Cemetery.
For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests memorials to the Wounded Warriors Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Arrangements were entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050.
For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for his family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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August 27, 2015
RIP Jack
Kelvin Schultz
Jeffrey Dennis
August 26, 2015
Jack was a good friend to many people and was always there for a friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing but sounds like he went very peacefully which is always a blessing.
He will be missed by many but the memories will sustain us and he is reunited with his Elaine.
SY BERMAN
August 25, 2015
Jack was a co-worker and friend for many years. Over the years we had a few social interactions with his wife Elaine and my wife Lois( passed Jan.2015). When my kids were younger, we visited the Mchenry house a couple of times.Jack was such an avid SOX fan and me being a CUB fan, we had many verbal colorful exchanges. He did have his World Series to brag about.
I will miss him.
Pat and Ron Mallow
August 25, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss. Enjoyed playing golf with Jack and Tom for many years. We managed for many years to take a winter golf trip out west.
Prior commitments prevent us from attending.
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