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Lawrence V. Rogers

1934 - 2020

BORN

1934

DIED

2020

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Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore

1405 DeKalb Ave

Sycamore, Illinois

Lawrence Rogers Obituary

Lawrence V. Rogers, 86, of Homosassa, FL. formerly of DeKalb, IL. died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home. He was born March 30, 1934 in Barron, WI. to Ronald and Joyce (Perusse) Rogers. He married Evonne Eike in 1953. Larry served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was a heavy equipment operator with the operating engineers- Union 150 in Northern Illinois for many years. He loved to go boating in the Gulf of Mexico and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.
Survivors include his children, Michael Rogers (Laura), Rick Rogers (Mary Klein), Ed Rogers (Amy) and Luann Davison; 8 grandchildren, Rachel, Josh, Courtney, Jordan, Lucas, Becky, Megan and Nathaniel; 11 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; 2 sisters, Connie Taylor (Jim) and Sally Coyle; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evonne in 2005 and his brother, Ronald, Jr.
Burial will take place at the Afton Twp. Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Arrangements were completed by the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore. To sign the online guest book or write a special memory, go to www.Butalafuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citrus County Chronicle on Apr. 30, 2020.

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Jim Veronesi

May 28, 2020

Sorry to hear about Larrys passing. He was a great guy and we will miss him. He was always ready to help open the door, give out bulletins and greet people at the churchs front door. We always had good conversations. Jim and Joan Veronesi, Homosassa, FL

Wilbur Scott

April 30, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful friend, from our boyhood days in DeKalb through times we have shared in our late years here in Homosassa, FL. Larry will be missed by so many. My sincere condolences to the children and their families as well as to sisters Connie and Sally and their families.

Sharon and Andy Tyrrell

April 30, 2020

Ed, Luann, Rick and Mike, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It is so hard to lose a parent. Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.

Tom Burke

April 29, 2020

Sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed.

Tom, Katie & Jordan

Roxanne and Jim Smith

April 28, 2020

So sorry to hear of your Dads (Uncle Larry) passing. Enjoyed visiting with him last spring in Florida! Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all!

Joe Japuntich

April 28, 2020

Mike and Rick I'm very sorry to hear of your Dads passing you are all in my prayers

Bill Eike

April 28, 2020

Mike, Rick, Ed, Luann and families, we are sadden to hear of Uncle Larry's passing. Our prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.

Bill, Carrie, Anna, Nolan Eike

Susan and Jeff Willey

April 27, 2020

Mike (Laura) and Rick, sad to learn of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

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