Helen M. Rogers

Helen M. Rogers, age 80, passed away at 10:15 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. She was born on May 6, 1934 in Biggsville, Illinois, the daughter of Jame K. and Flossie Lena (Finch) Oaks. She attended schools in Biggsville and was a graduate of Biggsville High School. On August 8, 1953, Helen married Orville L. Rogers in Burlington, Iowa and he preceded her in death on October 5, 2007. Helen was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Biggsville United Methodist Church in Biggsville, Illinois. Helen is survived by on son; James (Peggy) Rogers of Biggsville, Illinois. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, and daughter, Betty. Services:A graveside funeral service is planned for 11:00 am on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Biggsville Cemetery in Biggsville, Illinois. Her family plans to receive friends from 9:00-11:00 am before the service at Turnbull Funeral Home in Biggsville. A memorial has been established for OSF Hospice or Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab.