Michael Earl "Mike" Rodgers' Obituary
Michael Earl "Mike" Rodgers age 53 of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:32 a.m. in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL. Mike was born on September 21, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, a son to Truman Earl and Bertha May (Lucas) Rodgers. On November 18, 1978, he married Nancy Carol Tague in Fort Dodge, Iowa and she survives. He was a member of the Red Bud Jaycees, Red Bud Lions Club, DuQuoin Eagles, and volunteered for the Perry County Meals on Wheels program. Mike was a caring and giving person and dearly loved caring for his family and helping people. Michael is survived by his wife, Nancy Rodgers of DuQuoin, IL; one son, Shanan (Lisa) Rodgers of Valley Park, MO; one daughter, Hydie Rodgers of Elkville, IL; mother, Bertha May Rodgers of DuQuoin, IL; four sisters, Trudy Rodgers, Bonnie (Terry) Carrico, Alice (Robert) Portell, Carolyn Rodgers; two grandchildren, Juliana Rodgers and David Nance; six nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Truman Earl Rodgers; one sister, Nancy Rodgers; one niece and one nephew. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Michael's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial donations may be made to the Rodgers Family.
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