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PASSAGES Paul R. Rogers
2014-06-06
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Paul R. Rogers, 80, retired National Fashion Director of Men's Apparel for Sears, native of California, U.S. Army veteran, graduate of University of Southern California, passed away peacefully June 1, 2014.
He loved the opera, reading by the lake, and going to dinner with friends.
Preceded in death by partner Gerry Monahan and parents Paul and Mildred.
Beloved brother of Phyllis Harris of Gig Harbor, WA; uncle of Alan ( Wendy ) Harris of Redmond, WA, Caryl Harris of Gig Harbor, Randy ( Carol ) Harris of Lafayette, CA; great uncle of Steven Harris and Renee ( David ) Harris Marmolejo of Oakland, CA. Dear friend of many in Chicago.
Faithful companion of Frango the cat.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Treehouse, www.treehouseanimals.org .
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com . |
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