Alan O. Roberts, age 42 of Monroe, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2009 at his home.
Alan was born February 13, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Orville and Virginia (Wilson) Roberts. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School and worked as an assistant manager at Walgreens before moving to Monroe in 1987.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and collecting coins. Al had an expansive collection of DVDs, CDs and Garfield memorabilia.
He is survived by his father, Orville Roberts of Monroe; a brother, Ray (Judi) Roberts of Middlebury, IN; a sister, Dawn Fina of Wautoma, WI; eight nieces and nephews, Michael, Anthony, Steve, and Jimmy Fina, Jeremy and Amy Fromm, and Nick and Tori Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his mother on November 15, 2008; his sister, Beth Fromm; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe. Pastor Margo Peterson will officiate with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the time of service.
A memorial fund will be established in Alan's name.
www.newcomerfuneralhome.net
Alan was born February 13, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Orville and Virginia (Wilson) Roberts. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School and worked as an assistant manager at Walgreens before moving to Monroe in 1987.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and collecting coins. Al had an expansive collection of DVDs, CDs and Garfield memorabilia.
He is survived by his father, Orville Roberts of Monroe; a brother, Ray (Judi) Roberts of Middlebury, IN; a sister, Dawn Fina of Wautoma, WI; eight nieces and nephews, Michael, Anthony, Steve, and Jimmy Fina, Jeremy and Amy Fromm, and Nick and Tori Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his mother on November 15, 2008; his sister, Beth Fromm; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe. Pastor Margo Peterson will officiate with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until the time of service.
A memorial fund will be established in Alan's name.
www.newcomerfuneralhome.net