Mary Kathryn Rodgers' Obituary
Mary Kathryn Rodgers, 84, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born on January 2, 1930 in Johnson Township, south of Casey, IL, the daughter of Clarence M. Briggs and Lena Murphy Briggs. On July 14, 1963, she married Onie Marsan Rodgers in Mattoon, IL. He passed away on February 12, 2009. Survivors include her sisters, Wilma Finney and husband Paul of Bel Air, MD and B. Irene Watts of Warrenton, MO and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Lester "Cud" Eugene Briggs, Harold Wayne Briggs, and Victor Paul Briggs and sister, Elsie Margaret Lashbrook. Mrs. Rodgers retired in 1995 from the General Electric Lamp Plant in Mattoon, IL after working for forty-five years. As a young girl, she accepted Christ and was baptized at the Moriah Church of God, south of Casey, IL. She was naturally musically talented with an artistic flare and enjoyed crocheting and embroidery. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Small officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Donor's Choice. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, May 19, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Monday, May 19, 2014 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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