Fern M. (McMains) Rogers (1973)
ROGERS, MCMAINS, PETERS, VERT
Posted By: Treva Patterson (email)
Date: 12/31/2006 at 08:58:44
Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, September 19, 1973
Page 17, Column 6Services Held For Fern Rogers
Fern M. Rogers, daughter of Leroy and Alice Vert McMains was born February 4, 1891 in Madison County and passed away August 17, 1973 at Villa West care center in Winterset at the age of 82.
She was married December 3, 1912 to James Vernon Rogers in Madison County and her entire life was spent in Madison and Union counties, living in Lorimor many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxillary, Royal Neighbors of America and the Baptist Church. She served as teacher and for many years was the pianist of her church. Her husband Vern passed away a few months ago.
A son, Delmar Roger of Hayes, Virginia and a daughter, Mrs. Lis Peters of West Des Moines, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and other relatives survive her. Her husband, parents, and 4 brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held August 30 at the Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Ferguson and David C. Craig officiating. Burial was in the Lorimor cemetery.
________________________Coordinator's note: Transcribed as published, her year of birth per her birth certificate and gravestone is 1893.
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