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Roger Pense Obituary
Roger E. Pense, age 44, of Troy, Illinois, born on February 12, 1973 in Belleville, IL, died on October 29, 2017 at his residence.
Roger worked as a diesel electrician for Manufacturers Railway, St. Louis, Missouri and later for the Alton and Southern Railroad, E. St. Louis, Illinois. Roger loved St. Louis Blues Hockey and drag racing.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Pense, nee Gillespie; his children, Amanda Morales, Collin Pense, Nolan Pense, and Ellie Pense of Troy, Illinois; his parents, John and Linda, nee Hanratty, Pense of Collinsville, Illinois; paternal grandmother, Norma Hanratty of Troy, Illinois; brother, Jason (Beth) Pense of Belleville; sister, Jaime (Kevin) Van Leer of Wright City, Missouri; also surviving are aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Roger and Ann Pense children's college fund at FCB Bank, Collinsville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL.
Services: Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd., Fairview Heights, IL, with Pastor Gary Stefaniak officiating. Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
KASSLY MORTUARY, LTD., Fairview Heights, IL.
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Dorothea Buchanan
October 25, 2020
He left everyone way too soon, I think of Roger often. Roger was always sweet to me, loved having him ride on my school bus. Praying his family are all well. I know it has to be so hard without him. Bless his family who are missing him. ❤
Sabrina Kirby
November 3, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for the family. (Collin and my Colin are in class together)
Clint & Shelly Green
November 1, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Becky Leneau
November 1, 2017
Annie, kids and extended family,
My sincerest condolences for your loss but praise God he's with Jesus and not in pain anymore. May prayers of comfort, peace, love and joy surround you all in the days, weeks and years to come.
Love,
Tim, Tom and Dana Haeffner
October 31, 2017
Prayers and condolences to Ann and family. May God hold and sustain you in continued prayer. Many memories from younger days.
Patsy Petty Blankenship
October 31, 2017
So very sorry for your loss and that God will comfort you and uphold you in his love.
Dorothea Buchanan
October 31, 2017
My family is saddened by this news. I loved having Roger on my bus, he as well as Jason and Jamie have always held a special place in my heart. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for all of Rogers family.
Tammie Sipchen
October 31, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
Bruce Lewis
October 31, 2017
Roger was always very friendly and eager to say hello when I would run into him. I enjoyed him as a student and friend.
Valerie Klenke
October 31, 2017
Sending you our deepest sympathy.
Rodney & Valerie Klenke
brian meadows
October 31, 2017
miss you
Jeff Hanratty
October 29, 2017
Going to miss you buddy! Love you and we'll party again someday!
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