Roger Wayne Brooks

Roger Wayne Brooks, 58, of Kankakee, passed on Saturday, June 22, 2024, due to an accidental drowning in the Kankakee River. Roger was born December 6, 1965, the son of Karon Burgess. Roger was a Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed fishing, and collecting Matchbox cars. Roger is survived by his aunt, Janice McKeethern, uncle; Gary McClanahan, 12 cousins; Pam McClanahan, Deborah Woods, Dawn Vanderwarf, Kelly Lehiy, Jeff Lehiy, Brian McClanahan, Jerry Poulos, Jason Woods, Kris Smit, Toula Katsalrios, Helen Triantafillou, Pam McClanahan. He is preceded in death by his mother, Karon Lynn Burgess, grandfather; Richard McClanahan, grandmother; Helen Storm McClanahan, 2 uncles; Royal McClanahan, Kevin McClanahan, aunt; Dianne Lehiy, 2 cousins; Scott McClanahan, Rodney McClanahan. Cremation rites have been accorded.