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Roger Merritt Obituary
Roger Edward Merritt, 65, beloved husband of Carol; loving brother-in-law of Marlene Boncosky; dear uncle of Doug (Debby), Jeff (Aimee) and Bryan Boncosky; great-uncle of Brook and Charlie Boncosky; good friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Merritt and Bess Turnbull. Roger was born November 18, 1940 in Falls City, NE. In 1955, Roger and his mother moved to Denver where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration. He began his career with Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Company in 1964 in Denver. In 1968, Roger was transferred to Chicago where he met his wife, Carol. They were married in 1970. In 1976, he was promoted and transferred to Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1991, they returned to Chicago following a promotion and transfer. Roger retired in 1995. For the last several years, Roger has served as President of his Town home association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Journeys from PADS to HOPE, 1140 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60074. Memorial visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. 847-359-8020 or www.smith-corcoran.com
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for Roger Merritt
Jack & Pat Flagg
November 14, 2006
Dearest Carol,
How blessed Jack and I feel that you and Roger were and are part of our lives. We always felt that you both were part of our family. Our time apart would only seem like yesterday, as we could always just take up where we left off when we saw each other again. Roger was very dear to us and we will miss him , but the memories will never leave us. We hold you in our hearts, and our prayers are that God will give you the strength and peace you need. We are always here for you. We love you.
Even now as I write this, I have a smile on my face thinking of some of Rogers remarks. Thank you Roger for the memories!
Nancy/Don Thompson
November 3, 2006
Carol,
Don and I share in the loss of your beloved husband and our good friend, Roger. Roger will remain a part of us throughout our lifetime.
CAROL SWANSON
November 3, 2006
CAROL,
WE ARE SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT ROGER'S SUDDEN PASSING. OUR LAST MEMORY OF HIM WAS AT OUR CLASS REUNION AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER. HE AND CHUCK HAD A STANDING JOKE ABOUT THEIR "GOLF GAMES". WE FEEL FORTUNATE TO HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HIM AND ENJOYED THE FEW TIMES WE HAD THE CHANCE TO GET TOGETHER WHEN YOU CAME TO VISIT BARB & JACK. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
CHUCK & CAROL SWANSON
Debbie Orozco
October 31, 2006
Carol...
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked for Roger at Aetna in Downers Grove for several years. Not only was he a great boss but a great person as well.
My deepest sympathy,
Debbie
Bruce & Barb Benson
October 31, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy O'Bradovic
October 31, 2006
Carol,
I am so stunned and so deeply saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was a good good friend to me, and I don't think I've ever met anyone with the outlook and sharp sense of humor he had. He was unique and special. I feel very fortunate to have known him and I'll never ever forget him.
I remember like it was yesterday when Roger got engaged to you and proudly showed us all a picture of the lovely girl he ultimately spent the rest of his life with. Every time he ever referred to you within my hearing, even years later, he always called you his bride. I know you made him happy.
My heart goes out to you for your loss.
Cindy O'Bradovic
135 Iron Oak Circle
Liverpool, NY 13088
Jean Van Sickle
October 31, 2006
Carol..We were so saddened to hear about Roger's sudden death. I have such fond memories when you all lived in Long Grove. I will never forget Roger's willingness to live with my Dad for awhile (at a difficult time in his life) in White Bear... What a gift. Know you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.
Love Tupie & Brian
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