Suzanne Roge

Age 73 of South Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Montgomery, Illinois, died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Loyola University Medical Center.

Born on May 30, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, Suzanne Irene was a daughter of William and Irene (Kolarik) Harrig. She was raised in the western suburbs of Chicago and graduated from Downers Grove South High School with the Class of 1970.

Later that year, Suzanne married the love of her life, Bill “Earl” Roge, on August 7, 1970. Together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with devotion, family, and countless cherished memories.

Suzanne was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Aurora before relocating to South Wilmington in 2006. She was also an active member of the CECO Recreational Club in Coal City, where she and her family enjoyed many years of friendship and community. A woman of many talents, Suzanne found joy in reading, crocheting, sewing, and crafting. She was an accomplished seamstress and especially loved creating homemade Halloween costumes, a tradition that reflected her creativity and playful spirit. Suzanne was also known as an exceptional cook, fondly remembered for her delicious brown gravy and her famous chocolate chip cookies. Suzanne had a deep love for animals and cherished her pets, including her Siamese cats and beloved dogs. She also enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra and embraced life with a unique charm that made her truly one of a kind.

Suzanne will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and the love she shared so generously with those around her. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Survivors include her three children: Timothy Roge of Aurora, Illinois, Andrew Roge of Crown Point, Indiana, and Kelly (Kiley) Goodman of Ottawa, Illinois; seven grandchildren: Alexander, Ayden, Audrey, Evan, Elias, Eleanor, and Mckenna; siblings: Will Harrig, and Lisa (Steve) Wroblewski; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Stephen Roge and Judy Roge, and several nieces and nephews, as well as her canine and feline companions: Archie and Roxy.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents William and Irene (Kolarik) Harrig, and husband, Bill on April 6, 2023.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway Street (one block North of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City on Sunday, February 1, 2026 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. In honor of Suzanne's love of the Chicago Cubs, those attending are encouraged to wear their favorite Chicago Cubs attire.  A private burial will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, where Suzanne will be laid to rest with her late husband, Bill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made as gifts in Suzanne's memory to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneral.com to sign the online guest book, upload photographs, and share Suzanne's memorial page via social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves, Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory (815) 634-2125.