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ESCANABA -- Rose “Rosie” T. Rogers, 96, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital.
Rosie was born in Escanaba on May 1, 1930 daughter of Frank and Theresa (Valich) Maycunich. She attended St. Joseph High School.
On July 19, 1958, the former Rose Maycunich married William Rogers at St. Thomas Church. They raised seven children and were able to spend over 54 years together before his passing in December of 2012.
From 1950 until 1960, Rosie worked as an operator for Michigan Bell. She then began to raise and care for her children as a homemaker.
Rosie enjoyed crocheting, swimming, and singing. She was also a member of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Anne’s Church and was active in the choir.
Survivors include her children, William (Tara) Rogers of Kennewick, WA, Thomas (Michelle) Rogers of Gladstone, Teri (Sean) Kingston of Tucson, AZ, Mary (Dave) Harris of Escanaba, Greg Rogers of Tucson, AZ, and Christopher Rogers of Escanaba; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bill, she was preceded in death by her son, James Rogers; and siblings, Ken, John, Steve, Mary, Frances, Ruby, Catheryn, Bill, Ann, and Veronica "Babe".
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Ruth and Joan Gustafson for their kindness and loving care in bringing Rose to church, praying the rosary with her, and providing her with the Eucharist each week when she was no longer able to attend church services.
Services will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S 13th St, Escanaba, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4 p.m. at St. Anne's Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will be provided in the church hall at the conclusion of the mass.
Entombment will take place in Gardens of Rest.
Messages of condolence can be directed to the family at www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Rogers family.
