Maquon Illinois

Rogers, Vernon Irving “Vern” – Obituary

Vernon Irving “Vern” Rogers, 84, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on September 9, 2004, in Boise, Idaho. Born on August 23, 1920, in Maquon, Illinois, he was the eldest of nine siblings. Vern served as a B-17 bomber mechanic in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and had a long career as an auto mechanic throughout the western United States. He was married three times and is survived by his wife, Ethel, and several sons, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Biography of Charles B. Bellinger

Judge Charles B. Bellinger was born in Illinois in 1839 and moved to Oregon at eight. After educational pursuits, he began practicing law in Salem, then shifted to journalism, editing a Democratic paper. His political involvement and editorial stance significantly influenced the Democratic party in Oregon. Bellinger served as a military aide during the Modoc war and was appointed Clerk of the Supreme Court before becoming Circuit Judge. Renowned for his legal acumen, he had a successful law career post-judiciary, earning recognition for his advocacy skills and sharp intellect.