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Roger Lelm Obituary
GERMANTOWN HILLS - Roger A. Lelm, 38, of Germantown Hills passed away at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in the emergency room of Graham Hospital in Canton, Ill.
He was born on July 25, 1972, in Peoria, the son of Gary E. and Nancy J. (Thomson) Lelm. He married Margaret A. Legg, the daughter of Charles and Maria (Vera) Legg, on June 12, 1999, in Bloomington, Ill.
Surviving are his wife and their two children, Ansley A. Lelm and Aiden A. Lelm, both at home. His parents of Germantown Hills as well as one sister, Julie (Scott) Thompson of Goshen, Ky.; two nieces, Jordyn and Lauryn Thompson; and his beloved dog, Addison, also survive him.
Both his paternal and maternal grandparents preceded him in death.
He worked as a precision tool specialist for 15 years at Sanders Tool & Supplies in Peoria.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman and scuba diver.
He was a devoted husband and father, and especially took pleasure in spending time on St. Augustine Beach, Fla., with his family.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
Funeral services for Roger will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Mason Funeral Home in Metamora, with the Rev. Clark Killingsworth officiating. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, also at the funeral home, as well as 30 minutes prior to services on Tuesday. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an Education Fund for Ansley and Aiden Lelm established at Heartland Bank and will be accepted at any of the Heartland Bank locations.
Notes of condolence may be sent to www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Lelm
January 24, 2011
Margaret: We are so sorry to learn of this now. We cannot imagine what you and your family have been going through. Our prayers are with you at such a difficult time. Love, Ken, Debbie, Jessica & Stephen Hamerlinck
January 5, 2011
Gary and Nancy:
My heart and prayers go out to you and Rodger's family during this difficult time.
God Bless!
Vickie Dickerson
January 4, 2011
Margaret and family, Love and prayers to you. Wish we weren't so far away. So many good times in Florida. We will miss Roger and his friendship. Bob and Jill Evans, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 3, 2011
Nancy and Gary,
Sending our sympathy and prayers to you and Roger's family during this difficult time. We are so sad for all of you.
Dick and Marty Johnson, Brimfield, IL
Debbie Hofmann
January 3, 2011
Nancy and Gary, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Roger. You are in our thoughts and prayers today and always.
Debbie and Rolin
Victor Norton
January 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy and all my prayers go out to Roger’s family. I will cherish the many memories we shared from our childhood.
God bless.
Jennifer Whitaker
January 3, 2011
Margaret,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Taylor sends a big hug to Ansley and Aiden.
God Bless,
January 3, 2011
Gary and Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Roger will be greatly missed. I have so many memories of him and you guys there is no place to start. May god be with you at this time.
Chris Reising
Sue Wentz
January 2, 2011
Brad and I want to express our deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. Roger was a kind person, and a member of the STS family. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 2, 2011
Nancy and Gary, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Roger. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Judie and Norm Ball
Joe Herring
January 2, 2011
Roger will truly be missed. It won’t be the same without him at work. My heart goes out to you and your family. May the God of all comfort give you strength during this difficult time.
Karen Springer
January 1, 2011
Nancy,
So sorry for your loss. Gene and I are keeping you and Roger,and Margaret and family in our prayers. Karen Springer
Tammy Denman Hill
January 1, 2011
Julie and family, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Roger. My prayers are with you all and his wife and children.
Leslie Schellenberg
January 1, 2011
Margaret, I am so sad to hear about Roger. I have thought about you and your family so many times the last few days and have prayed often. You will continue to be in my prayers.
Leslie Schellenberg (and family)
Paul Moore
January 1, 2011
Gary,Nancy and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. You know how much I cared for Roger. God be with you. Paul Moore
January 1, 2011
We can't begin to express the heart felt sympathy we have for you, Margaret and your entire family. We are keeping you in our prayers. I pray God will give you all strengths in the hours, days, weeks, and month ahead. Tim and Mary Partlow
January 1, 2011
Gary, Nancy & family, We are so shocked to hear the news about Roger. May the Lord comfort you and heal your grief. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
Lee & Sue Mercer (Baytown, TX)
Brian DeWitt
January 1, 2011
My Deepest Condolences Go out To The Lelm Family For the Loss of Roger. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family.
December 2007
Lyndsay Venturi
January 1, 2011
Robin B
January 1, 2011
Nancy and Gary, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. May God comfort your family.
Lyndsay Venturi
January 1, 2011
We're so saddened by your loss. Thinking and praying for you all.
Nick,& Lyndsay
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