Grace A. Rogers, 100, of Loves Park, IL, formerly of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, July 23, 2024 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Grace was born August 16, 1923 in Appleton, WI, the daughter of John and Henrietta (Vosbeck) Vanden Broek. She married James H. Rogers on June 17, 1944 in Appleton. Grace was a devoted member of the Catholic faith. She taught line dancing until she was 91 years old. Grace was a talented artist who loved to paint landscapes with oils and watercolors. She enjoyed doing crafts. Grace loved listening to music. She adored when her children came to visit and never wanted them to leave. Grace enjoyed going to the beach and going on cruises. She enjoyed a good meal. Grace was very stylish and always dressed fashionably. Grace was a loving and compassionate woman who truly will be missed.
She is survived by her children, Greg (Bonnie) Rogers, Paulette (Bob) Tatman, Sandra (Terry) Nelson, Patricia (Mike) Busjahn, Geri (Jim Scherbel) Rogers, Sue (Joel) Glickman, Barbara (Johnny) Moore, John Rogers; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; beloved nieces and nephews. Grace is preceded in death by her parents, husband James, daughter Cheri, two sisters, Helen Yach and Ann Rose.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
