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Kenneth Roberson
1948 - 2025
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1948
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2025
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Kenneth Roberson Obituary
Born: July 11, 1948 in La Salle, IL
Died: November 26, 2025 in Magnolia, IL
Kenneth Wayne Roberson, 77, of Magnolia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at his home.
Private services will be held with burial in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Kenneth was born July 11, 1948 in La Salle, IL to Jobie and Ruby (Brown) Roberson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam and earned the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Vietnam Service Medal w/1*. He worked at Caterpillar in Aurora for 30 years until he retired in 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth K. Roberson; his daughters, Bobette Roberson, Lisa (Joe) Gallup, and Kenya (Cris) Machetta; his son, Shaun Roberson; and his grandchildren, Megan Machetta, Lauren Machetta, and Jobie Rhine; and his siblings, Loreeta Green and James (Yoshida) Roberson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jobie and Ruby; and his siblings, Glenn Roberson and Loretta Cooper.
Memorial contributions in Kenneth's honor may be directed to the Henry VFW.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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