Roger W. Mortland, 73, of Bunker Hill, IL died Friday, March 23, 2012 at 4:52 am at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Roger was born on November 14, 1938 in Batchtown, IL to Wilson N. Mortland and Louise Mary (Eilerman).
He married Margaret Jane (Moulton) on April 25, 1981 in Congregational Church in Bunker Hill, IL. He was employed by Olin where he worked as a furnace builder. He was also a member of Mason for Masonic Lodge of Bunker Hill and Shipman, Easter Star of Bunker Hill and Gillespie, and International Harvesters Club. Roger enjoyed gardening and fishing and spending time with his grandkids and great granddaughters.
Roger leaves behind his spouse: Margaret Mortland of Bunker Hill, IL; children: Rodney Mortland, Jeff (Spouse, Cherie) Mortland, Andy Mortland, Melissa “Missy” Halcom, Richard (Spouse, Dianna) Hurst, Brenda (Spouse, Chris) Lyles, Shari (Spouse, Dan) Bierbaum, Mary Hurst (Special Friend, Denise Schaake), 15 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters, brothers: Dale Mortland, Robert (Spouse, Lila Mae) Mortland, sister: Faye (Spouse, Hank) Hackethal, and several nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brother Earl Mortland.
Visitation is on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Masonic services will be at 7 pm. Eastern Star Services will be at 7:30 pm
The funeral is set to take place on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL. Burial will follow at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, IL. Rev. Jon Sander will be ministering the service. The family suggests memorials be made out to American Diabetes Association of St. Louis Chapter or Woodburn Bible Church.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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