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Mary Rogers Obituary
April 9, 1939 - April 4, 2025
Mary Ellen Rogers "Smitty", 85, passed away on April 4, 2025 at Ava's Hospice House, Sioux Falls South Dakota.
A celebration of life mass will be June 21st 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church 2810 5th Ave Rock Island, IL with a reception following at St. Mary's Church Schroeder Hall 425 22nd Street, Rock Island, IL.
Mary Ellen is survived by her Brother Danny Smith (Lee Ann), niece Elizabeth Anne Smith of Cincinnati, OH, Sister-in Law Marion Krasowski of Aberdeen, Washington, three Children: Scott Rogers (Deena) of Sioux Falls, SD: Stacey Thomsen of Jacksonville, Fl and Brian Rogers (Christine) of Otley, Iowa. Grandchildren: Andrew (Abby) Rogers, Noah (Rachael) Peden, Miranda (Jon) Peart, Jesse Rogers, Drew (Katelyn)Rogers, Drake (Carlie) Thomsen, Isabel Thomsen, Faith Rogers. Great-grandchildren; Issac Rogers, Laney Rogers, Issac Peden, Lyra Peden, Thomas Peart and Stevie Rogers. Preceded in death by her biological mother Eva Ellen Rooker, biological father Frank Krasowski, brother Jack Krasowski and her adoptive parents Ruth and George Smith.
Mary Ellen was born April 9, 1939 to Eva Ellen Rooker and Frank Krasowski in Wilmar, MN. Mary Ellen's mother Eva passed away upon her birth and she was raised by Ruth and George Smith. She graduated from Ottumwa Heights Academy High School. After high school, Mary Ellen completed nursing training at Saint Joseph Hospital School of nursing and later received her Master in Health Education from Western University, Macomb, Il. Mary Ellen worked in many different nursing fields from being an RN floor nurse at St Joes to 30 plus years as a school nurse with Davenport School District.
Mary Ellen's true passion was spending time with family and providing the incarcerated a path to Jesus through Cursillo. Mary Ellen thoroughly enjoyed playing pinochle with her besties Penne Vroman and the late Kathy Gannon. She loved painting, playing the piano and traveling the world with her travel group.
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Ginny Tavers (Cleveland)
September 10, 2025
WE WERE BEST FRIENDS IN ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS WERE WE CRIED OVER OUR TALKS FOR CURCILLO.
Ì LOVED HER DEARLY.
Margaret Bleuer
June 18, 2025
Maryellen was one of my besties! Met her at the former Sacred Heart House of Prayer in Rock Island, Illinois. She loved God and smiled greatly when talking about all her friends who journeyed with her in her faith.
We were friends on Retreats, trips to Hawaii, Florida, Washington Island, Wisconsin, and season members at Circa 21 for 2 decades. Sharing stories of children, grandchildren, and her great grandchildren was always a delight. Peace and no more pain to you my friend Dear ME . Love you GOTCHA Margie
Terry Starns
April 11, 2025
We were shocked to hear about Maryellen's passing. We had just talked to her recently and she seemed to be doing well. She was an amazing woman! Maryellen had many talents and was quite an adventurer! We prayed, sang and laughed together throughout our years in Cursillo and stayed with her in Florida a couple times and went on a Caribbean Cruise with her. Our years of friendship will never be forgotten! Deacon Terry & Becky Starns
Beth Patrizi
April 10, 2025
I will always cherish the conversations Mary Ellen and I had as we drove to and from the Hill Correctional Center for our Cursillo events.
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