"I was saddened to hear of the death of your mother. We have lost another of the "Friday Night Gang." At one time there were sixteen of us, and now there are only five. Most have passed away since Ed's death in 2003. I was the only Protestant among them and young enough to be their daughter, but they welcomed me completely and made me feel so comfortable. I often told friends about what a wonderful bunch they all were and the many years of marriage represented there. My sincere condolences, Susan"
In loving memory of
Catherine L. Rogers
April 17, 1923 - February 4, 2010
Catherine 'Kate" Rogers, age 86, life long residence of Washington, passed away at 4:15 AM on Thursday at her home She was born on April 17, 1923 in Washington to John Joseph and Mary Margaret (Williams) Backes. She graduated from St Simon Girl's Academy in 1941. She along with her late husband, Bruce owned Roger's Red and White Grocery where she served as Accounts Manager. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons in-law, Lucinda 'Cindy' and Michael Kramer, and Mary Lynn and John Wilson all of Washington; one son and daughter in-law, David J. and Molly A. Rogers of Washington; thirteen grandchildren, Rebecca (Drew) Dolick, Amy (Jesse) Plant, Amanda Kramer, Emily (Brian) Wichman, Rachael (Greg) Werner, Kurt (Jennifer) Kramer, Benjamin Wilson, Ellen (Justin) Hughes, Christina Rogers, Allyson Wilson, Jennifer Rogers Taylor, Angela Rogers, and Aaron Rogers; and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded on death by her husband, Bruce Rogers on September 1, 2008, whom she had married on June 2, 1944. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister Elizabeth Ann 'Sis' McLemore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Leo Kiesel as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 to 5 PM at Ed Lee Mortuary with a wake service at 1:00 PM Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Community of Washington 315 North East 3rd St.- Washington, Indiana 47501 or Helping Hearts Hospice P.O. Box 760-Washington, Indiana 47501. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"Mary Lynn & Cindy, So sorry to hear about your mom. What a great person she was. Its always hard to lose someone so special but we have the Faith she she is up there with your Dad and others. Both were very special people. We'll be praying for you all. May God bless your family. Jim & Lynn"
"We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Sincerely, Donald and Charlotte Rogers Burns City, Indiana"
"Our family is so saddened by the loss of your mother. Darrell and Carmen (Rogers) Dyer"
"Cindy Kramer Sorry about the loss of your mother. Dot & Gene Goodrid & families"