- Date Of Birth: April 24, 1921
- Date Of Death: December 1, 2010
- State: Illinois
Audrey Jane Roller, 89, of Galesburg, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 01, 2010, at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Audrey was born on April 24, 1921, in Danville, the daughter of John D. and Ruby (Todd) O’Connell.
She married Walter E. Roller on November 3, 1945, in Danville.
He preceded her in death on June 10, 1979. Audrey is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Ann (and John) Sammons of Illinois and Janie Roller & Peggy Marie of Texas; a son, Gary Roller of Galesburg & friend Rosita Dean of Iowa; 3 grandchildren, Tracy (and Steve) Sammons Andretich, Troy (and Keli) Sammons, and Kyle Roller; and 2 great-grandchildren, J.J. and Johnny Andretich.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother and parents. Audrey graduated from Danville High School and Utterback Business College where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Tau sorority.
Prior to getting married, she worked as a secretary at the VA Hospital in Danville. She was a homemaker and Galesburg resident since 1945 and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Later she owned an antique shop, Kuriosity Korner in Galesburg, with her husband Walter. Audrey loved antiquing, auctions, playing bridge and canasta, was an excellent cook, & loved cooking for her family.
