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Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church in Flora
Wilson Roger Fitzgerald, age 63, of St. Charles, IL, formerly of the Carbondale and Marion area, and originally from Clay County, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL.
He was born September 19, 1950 in Flora, IL to E.O. Fitzgerald and Elsie (Thornton) Fitzgerald. During his life, Mr. Fitzgerald worked as a newspaper photographer, a roughnecker, worked at a camp, and was a handyman and a painter. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and camping.
He is survived by five children: Wilson Roger Fitzgerald of Sumner, Adam Troy Fitzgerald of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Raquel Fitzgerald of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Tammy Barry (husband Darren) of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and U.S. Marine Gunny E 7 Richard Fitzgerald (wife Stephanie) stationed in San Diego, CA; a sister: Beverly Fitzgerald Williams (husband Jerry) of Flora; two brothers: Jim Fitzgerald of St. Charles, Danny Fitzgerald (wife Glenda) of Mattoon; 5 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents (E.O. and Elsie Fitzgerald) and two brothers (Phillip and Thornton Fitzgerald).
A memorial service for Wilson Roger Fitzgerald will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church in Flora. Burial will be in Hoosier Prairie Cemetery. Frank & Bright Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.frankandbright.com.
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My brothers and I used to ride the bus and went to school with Roger, Troy, Raquel and Tammy in Louisville. We were neighbors also. Sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers for you all.
Growing up in a small town like Flora, all of us over the years will always remain like family. So sorry for your loss, Danny.
So very sorry to learn of your loss....knew Roger (and the whole family) for years, having lived over on 2nd Street when we were all growing up. Prayers are extended with sympathies for the family.
Beverly, Danny, Jim and family please accept our sympathy in the loss of your brother. You are all in our prayers.
Bev & family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Your family is in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. We attended high school with Roger.
So sorry to hear about Roger. I used to shoot pool with him back in the 60's. Do know that you are in my prayers. Bill Dulaney
To Roger's Family: We knew and attended high school with Roger. We are sorry for your loss and pray for God's comfort for all of you.
So sorry for your loss Danny I remember Rodger was my brother Johns class I think prayers for you and the family.
So sorry for your loss. The Fitzgeralds lived two doors down from us on 4th Street in the 60's. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am the daughter that not many now about. But I did have you in my life for a short time. I wish I could have had more time to get to know my father and the rest of my brothers and sisters. I am sorry for our loss my condolences to the rest of the family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with your family.
Danny, I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Please extend my condolences to his children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Prayers are being extended to Roger's family. He was a classmate . Class of 1969
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