Emery L. Rogers

Goreville- Emery L. Rogers, 85, of Goreville, died at 9:20 AM, Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Emery was born on January 29, 1919 in Franklin County, Illinois to Lonnie & Gertrude (Burlison) Rogers. He married Icel Eavaugh Weinacht on October 19, 1940 in Jackson, MO. She preceded him in death on October 8, 1976. Mr. Rogers was retired from Diagraph Bradley, but was formerly employed by Caterpillar in Peoria and Browning Service Station in Marion. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of VFW Post 1301 in Marion. SURVIVORS: Daughter & son in law- Mary Ann & James Dunn- Goreville, Grandson- David Dunn- Goreville, Grandchild- Trina Tosh & husband Mark- Tunnel Hill, Great Grandchild- Marshall Dunn- Goreville, Great Grandchild- Andrew Dunn- Marion, Several cousins. His parents, wife and one infant brother preceded him in death. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The Revs. Fred Meece & Kenny Blumenstock will officiate. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.