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Roger Everson Obituary

ROGER K. EVERSON, 84 ROCKFORD - Roger K. Everson, 84, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at PA Peterson Center for Health. Born May 11, 1929, in Rockford, the son of Lavern "Slim" and Evelyn (Cunningham) Everson. He graduated from East High School. In 1948, he married Bettie J. Turkelson in Sycamore. Roger worked as a planner at Southwest Forest Industries and later ran Everson Grocery in Cherry Valley. He was a member of Alpine Lutheran Church as well as the Moose Club, where he bowled on their leagues. Roger is survived by his wife, Bettie; son, Larry (Jeanne) Everson; daughters, Linda Fichtner and Laura Latta; granddaughters, Kelli, Sarah, Teresa and Amy; great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Gariel, Evan, Colin, Ezra, Layney and Callie. Predeceased by his parents and son, Loren. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at Alpine Lutheran Church, 5001 Forest View Avenue. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family for a memorial to be established in Roger's name at a later date. To express online condolences, please visit: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2014.

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Jane Haas

March 16, 2014

Betty so sorry for your loss, we had a lot of great times when you and Roger worked at Beaver Creek golf course. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Joni (Kaehler) Prescott

March 14, 2014

Prayers & condolences...you remember me as Joni Kaehler..we had the laundromat in the valley & I worked in the store P.T. for Evelyn..so sorry...

Sandy Hendrix

March 13, 2014

Bette I'm so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Roger's smile. What a sweet spirit he had. I still remember what he ordered for breakfast when I served you two at "The Country Skillet" in Cherry Valley. God Bless and comfort you.

Jim & Brenda Niedermeier

March 13, 2014

Our condolences on Roger's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry & Karrie Arno

March 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Betty and her kids at this time of sorrow. We've know this family for years, he will be missed.

Kathleen Stanton

March 12, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time..I have fond childhood memories if your store in Cherry Valley..

Lisa Furman-Stephens

March 12, 2014

Bettie, So sorry to read of Roger's passing. I know you both were great neighbors to Bernie and Rue when they were living next to you in Greenview Estates. God Bless

Bob Jacobson

March 12, 2014

Mrs. Everson, Linda, Laura, and Larry. I am very sorry for your loss. From your old neighbor.

Mary Bowling

March 12, 2014

Dear Bettie and family,
Please accept my condolences. I am sorry for your loss.

March 12, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
The Layng Family from Cherry Valley

Tammy RIELLY

March 12, 2014

RIP Mr Everson some of my fondest memories are from the days you and your family had the little store in Cherry Valley... Thank you Prayers to your family...

Anita (Zumbragel) Luckey

March 11, 2014

I very fondly remember the store in Cherry Valley. Loved it as a kid. So sorry for your loss.

Bill Fisher

March 11, 2014

My sympathy to Betty and the family. We shared a block of Downtown Cherry Valley for many years. I will miss him.

Kenny Husolo

March 11, 2014

And the Lord said. Take my hand and I will show you my land. Rest In Peace Mr Everson. Loved buying candy at your store when I was a kid.

Judy Faber

March 11, 2014

Betty I am so sorry for your loss.I moved in with my daughter Mary in Machesney park after a bout with cancer

tony risney

March 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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