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Roger Cortner
May 13, 1943 — April 10, 2026
Waterloo, IL
Roger Cortner, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died April 10, 2026, in Freeburg, IL. He was born May 13, 1943, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his children Brian (Jeanette) Cortner and Denise (Chris) Rennegarbe; grandchildren Elizabeth Davis, Emily Cortner, Tricia, Megan, and Madisyn Rennegarbe; sisters Charlotte (Bob) Main and Ethel Mae Kreher; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Cortner nee Brenning; daughter Tricia Cortner; and parents Jerome and Lorena (nee Neff) Cortner.
He was a member of St. Augustine Church in Hecker, IL and Knights of Columbus #11691.
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
St. Augustine Church - Hecker, IL
or Alzheimers Association
Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
9 AM to 10 AM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hecker, IL
Funeral Service:
10 AM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hecker, IL
Interment will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker, IL
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