Rogene H. Einhaus

Rogene H. Einhaus, 72, of Oglesby formerly of Earlville, IL passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 10, 1940 in Paw Paw, IL the daughter of Earl and Florence (Zinke) Smith. Rogene was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville.

She is survived by one daughter: Rose Ellen Schultz of Shabbona; two sons: Paul Einhaus of Sandwich and John (Nancy) Einhaus of Plano; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her companion and special friend Rick Dowding of Oglesby; one sister: Laverne (Dwayne) Edwards of Joliet; one brother: Earl Smith of Mendota; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Einhaus; one son: James Patrick “Jimmy” Einhaus; two sisters: Darlene Volkert and Gwen Ketchum; one brother Robert Smith.

Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Earlville, IL, with graveside services immediately following at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in Earlville, IL. Memorials may be directed to the family.