Patricia Rae "Pat" Rogers, age 68, of 8404 0.85 Road, Gladstone, died Saturday morning August 25, 2007 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba following a lengthy illness.

Patricia was born November 14, 1938 in Escanaba the daughter of Lloyd and Thelma (Nelson) Morgan. She was raised in Gladstone and she attended Holy Name Catholic School where she was a 1957 graduate. Pat was united in marriage to William Rogers on July 19, 1958 at All Saints Church in Gladstone. They made their home in Gladstone where they raised their two children.

Pat was an active member of All Saints Church where she belonged to a Bible Study Group.
Pat had many talents which included making crafts, knitting and sewing. She loved baking for her family and going shopping. She cherished going to their camp and watching the deer. Pat also enjoyed traveling with her husband Bill.

In addition to her husband Bill, survivors include:
1 son: Bill Rogers of Shakopee, MN

1 daughter: Thelma (Willy) Mannisto of Menominee, MI

1 sister: Joanne Tardiff of Gladstone

2 grandchildren: Jessica Porras of Marquette and Ryan Porras of Menominee

Numerous nieces and nephews

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, David Swanson

Patís family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial Services celebrating the life of Patricia Rae Rogers will follow at 6:00 PM at the All Saints Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Arnold Grambow officiating. Luncheon will follow in the church parish hall. Burial will be in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.