Roger D. Paris, age 68, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully January 9, 2016. Beloved son of the late Vernon and Late Virginia Strange-Paris. Loving brother of John (Donna) Paris and Melody Paris-Rush. Dear uncle of Healther (David) Evans, Bonnie (Jesse Cone) Paris, Erica Runningdeer, Erich (Laura) Rush and Monique (Anthony) Plankis. Cherished great uncle of nine. Visitation Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 5:30 P.M. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Interment private. Roger retired from Governors State University as the Director of Conference and Workshops, after over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Tall Grass Arts Association and the Park Forest Rotary. See Photos Link To Artwork