In a sad note in the news today, former Flagg-Township Supervisor and Rochelle City Clerk, John Havens, passed away at his home this week. He was 90 years old.
John was City Clerk in Rochelle for 25 years. At the same time, he was the clerk for Flagg Township from 1969 to 1993. Havens was then Supervisor for Flagg Township between 1993 to 2005 for a total of 39 years with the township.
John was also treasurer at Rochelle Township High School for over 20 years and a member of the Kiwanis Club in Rochelle for over 55 years.
He was also involved with many other non-profit organizations in the community.