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 Mary
Etta Rogers
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[October 15, 2025]
MIDDLETOWN —
Mary Etta Rogers, 89, formerly of Middletown, IL and later Westhoff,
TX, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday,
October 7, 2025.
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A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later
date.
Obituary
Mary Etta Rogers, 89, formerly of
Middletown, IL and later Westhoff, TX, passed away
peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday,
October 7, 2025.
Mary was born January 21, 1936, in Middletown, IL,
the daughter of William Edward and Helen Emma
Anderson. She married Franklin Dean Rogers in 1954,
and he preceded her in death in 2008.
Mary graduated from high school in Middletown,
Illinois. She worked many years for the Illinois
Secretary of State, retiring to Texas in 1991. There
she enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with
family and friends.
Mary was deeply loved by her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who will
always cherish her warmth, strength, and the special
memories they shared with her.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Judy (Steve)
Higgenbotham of Cuero, TX, Marcy (Randy) Trowbridge
of Chatham, IL and Shelly (Brian) Dobey of
Murfreesboro, TN; six grandchildren, Vinessa (Mike)
Cartner, Teressa (Chris) Watson, and Carson Brian
(Chelsea) Dobey all of Texas, Camden Dobey of
Tennessee, Kelby (Brittney) Trowbridge of
Springfield, IL, and Nicole (John) Lucas of Lowell,
IN; several great grandchildren; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Chatham
Public Library or to the Lady Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at
Austin.
Cremation was provided by Lincoln Land Cremation
Society.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later
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