Lucy Rodgers

Lucy Rodgers obituary, Austin, MN

Lucy Rodgers

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16

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Crane Chapel

1801 4th Street Northwest, Austin, MN 55912

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Oct

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Crane Chapel

1801 4th Street Northwest, Austin, MN 55912

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Lucy Rodgers Obituary

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In Loving Memory of Lucy (Cookie) LaBrash Rodgers June 7, 1942– October 11, 2025

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, friend; Lucy Rodgers, on October 11, 2025 Lucy was born in Kasson, Mn on June 7, 1942. She lived her life with kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and friends. She loved visiting her family and friends; belly laughing, traveling, cruising, she loved going to Florida during the winter months, making her amazing soups, liver dumpling with peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches, and cooking her infamous thanksgiving stuffing and breaded turkey for Christmas. Lucy touched countless lives with her sense of humor, her caring spirit, her warmth, and friendship. 

She is survived by Best Daughter Linda and Best son in law Brad Kuehn; Best friend; Twila Huehn; Best husband-Rick Rodgers; Best Grandchildren; Eric Kuehn, Amber (Chris) Mednicoff, Wesley (Katie) Johnson; Best Great Grandchildren, Maddison (Louie) Mednicoff Gonzales, Keaton Kuehn, Kendra Kuehn, Max Mednicoff, Charlie Mednicoff, Lucy Mednicoff, Emrys Johnson, Mila Kuehn, Wyn Johnson, and Cambria Johnson; Sisters, Mary Plenge, Edith (Charles) Hoppe; Brother, Elmer (Marcia) LaBrash, many nieces and nephews. Lucy is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Edith LaBrash; brother, Earl “Buster”; sister in law, Julia LaBrash; brother in laws, Ken Rodgers, Robert (Bob) Plenge; niece, Cathy (Plenge) Tart; great great grandchild, Kaid Beisch and her bonus son Brad Huehn.

 A service to honor Lucy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 16, 2025 with visitation one hour prior at Crane Chapel in Austin. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate a beautiful life well-lived. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in the love Lucy gave so freely and the lasting impact she left on us all. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

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Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes - Austin

1801 4th Street NW, Austin, MN 55912

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Upcoming Events

Oct

16

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Crane Chapel

1801 4th Street Northwest, Austin, MN 55912

Send Flowers

Oct

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Crane Chapel

1801 4th Street Northwest, Austin, MN 55912

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.