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Roger Williams Obituary

Williams, Roger Age 83 of Batavia passed away October 17, 2011 at Provena Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora. He was born April 29, 1928 in Batavia, IL. A lifelong resident of Batavia he graduated from Batavia High School. Roger served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the Korean War. After his service he worked for ComEd until his retirement. Roger was a walking encyclopedia of nature and wildlife, a trapper, fisherman, hunter. He was an avid reader of history and had a great knowledge of Indians and antiques. He is survived by his loving son, Van Williams of North Aurora, his granddaughter Vanessa Williams; his siblings John Williams (Barrie) of Sugar Grove, Marian Stenman of Batavia, Shirley(Guy) Presco of Sugar Grove, Bernice (Lynn) Lake of Utah, Marylou (John) White of Elburn, Patricia Lusted of Batavia, Ben (Bobbie) Williams of Montana; a brother-in-law Bill DeKing of Montgomery; and many nieces and nephews and friends. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him and will be forever in our hearts. In additional to his parents he was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Vance Williams and Curt Williams; four sisters Betty Jean Williams, Dona DeKing, Jean Lore and Ronda Stoltz; three brother-in-law Stephen Lusted, Arnold Stenman and Frank Lore, a nephew Christoper Presco and his beloved dog Mike. In honoring Roger's wishes there will be no service. Burial will be private. For additional information contact Moss Family Funeral Home 630-879-7900 or www.mossfuneral.com

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Published by Beacon News on Oct. 18, 2011.

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John and Lynn Courter

January 8, 2012

Our family will miss Roger, he was a grandpa to our boys and dear friend to us. Our trips to Montana with him are full of great memories. We send all our sympathy to his family and friends. Be at peace Roger, you are greatly missed. The Courters, Oregon. Ill

October 18, 2011

We are sorry to hear of your loss, Van, and wish you comfort at this difficult time. I often enjoyed talking to your dad at the Batavia Diner.

Jerry and Marge Branson

Sophie Horak

October 18, 2011

To Roger's family--I will miss Roger's and my coffee time together at the Batavia Diner. Roger was a wealth of knowledge and he was forever teaching me new things about arrowheads, bald eagles and life. To Roger--rest in peace, my dear friend and I wish my deepest sympathies and peace to the William's family and friends.

October 18, 2011

We were so very sorry to learn of Roger's passing. We will keep all of his family in our prayers.

George & Mary Tincknell -- Paris, TN

Frances Harper

October 18, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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