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Roger Shade Obituary
Roger R. Shade, 86, of Freeport, IL, died Saturday August 8, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born September 5, 1934 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Gladys (Yoder) Shade. Roger married Joyce Simler June 8, 1957; she died December 5, 2002. Roger worked at Kelly Springfield for 31 years, retiring October 1, 1996. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and food.
Roger is survived by his sons, Dennis (Kathy) Shade of Freeport, IL and Douglas (Becky) Shade of Sterling, IL; daughter, Deb (Larry) Senstron of North Carolina; his sister, Shirley Herbig; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren ; special cousin Margie Meinders; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his soul mate, Marlene Cornacchia and her son, John Cornacchia.Roger was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and daughter, Rhonda. Due to the COVID19 Pandemic there will be private services and burial at Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his memory. Please sign Mr. Shade's guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com.
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David and Chyree Lincoln
August 10, 2020
We lived next door to Roger for many years and he was the best. Thoughts and prayers
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