Roger Hines

Roger W. Hines, 62, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10:38 A.M. at Washington County Hospital in Nashville, Illinois. Roger was born September 15, 1947 in Riverside, New Jersey the son of Richard & Ellen (Ryan) Hines. He married Jackie DeMonsi on July 19, 1969 in Riverside, New Jersey and together they have shared over 41 years of marriage. He was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and retired from SIU as Supervisor of the Physical Plant. Roger had proudly answered the call to service his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion Post #147, and a Lifetime member of the VFW #1301, where he served as Quarter Master and Chaplin of the Ritual Team. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight and a member of the Tin Can Sailors. In addition to his wife, Jackie he is survived by; Four children; Jennifer Graul and husband Ray of Stonefort John Hines and wife April of Marion Jayne Crader and fianc Gary Wielgus of Belleville Jesse Hines of Morton, Illinois Four grandchildren; Keegan & Avery Graul of Stonefort Olivia Crader of Belleville Bailey Hines of Marion Brother Dennis Hines and wife Pam of Delanco, New Jersey Father-in-law Frank DeMonsi of Marion Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law Frank & Lydia DeMonsi of Cherry Hill, New Jersey Several nieces and nephews Preceded by his Parents and Mother-in-law Mary DeMonsi. The funeral mass will be Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10 A.M. at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev. Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites presented by Marions VFW Post #1301, American Legion Post #147 and National Guard Detail Unit. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 8 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. The prayer service will be held at 5 P.M. followed by the 4th Degree mKnights of Columbus service. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Marion Knights of Columbus MH Fund. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, P.O. Box 39, Marion, Illinois 62959.