Sympathy Notice: Eleanor Rogers

Posted: December 15 2020 at 01:00 PM

Mrs. Eleanor Rogers, spouse of deceased member Rev. Carleton C. Rogers of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Rogers served Durand Burritt, Lake Bluff: Grace, and Elgin: First.

Mrs. Eleanor Rogers was 104 years old.

No memorial services are being held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Elgin: First UMC at fumcelgin.org/give.

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