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Grace M Sanders Rogers

Female 1908 - 2009  (100 years)


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  • Name Grace M Sanders Rogers 
    Born 20 Feb 1908  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 19 Feb 2009  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 23 Feb 2009  Dover Cemetery, Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6046  Rossville
    Last Modified 29 May 2018 

    Father William Clarence Sanders,   b. 23 Nov 1874, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1943, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Flora Kinnett Sanders,   b. 15 Dec 1881, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Sep 1949, Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 21 Mar 1907 
    • William's obituary says they were married in 1909.
    Documents
    Marriage- Kinnett, Flora-Sanders, W.C.
    Marriage- Kinnett, Flora-Sanders, W.C.
    Mr. W.C. Sanders and Miss Flora Kennett [sic Kinnett] were united in marriage at the Presbyterian manse Wednesday evening.
    Family ID F2736  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Warner W Rogers,   b. 22 Dec 1907, Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1993, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 1 Aug 1934  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Norma Jean Rogers Vilander,   b. 18 Aug 1935
     2. Marvin Rogers,   b. 1 Nov 1938
    Documents
    Bridal Shower- Sanders, Grace
    Bridal Shower- Sanders, Grace
    Mrs. Thelma Sigler and Mrs. Willamette Thomas gave a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the C.E. Cless home in honor of Miss Grace Sanders whose marriage to Mr. Warner Rogers will take place soon.
    Marriage- Sanders, Grace-Rogers, Warner
    Marriage- Sanders, Grace-Rogers, Warner
    Wearing a three-quarter bridal veil, a gown of white satin trimmed with matching overlace yoke and sleeves and carrying an arm bouquet of pink roses, Miss Grace Sanders, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sanders, became the wife Wednesday morning of Mr. Warner Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rogers at Willard. The wedding took place at the Rossville Christian Church. C.K. Thomas officiating.
    Anniversary- Rogers, Warner and Grace
    Anniversary- Rogers, Warner and Grace
    To Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
    Mr. and Mrs. Warner Rogers of Route No. 9, Topeka, will be honored with a reception Sunday, July 26th, in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. The reception will be held at their home south of Dover from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Relatives and friends are cordially invited.
    Last Modified 29 May 2018 09:48:41 
    Family ID F2666  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 23 Feb 2009 - Dover Cemetery, Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Rogers, Grace
    Obituary- Rogers, Grace
    Grace M. Rogers
    Dover-Grace M. Rogers, 100, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Rolling Hills Care Home in Topeka.

    She was born February 20, 1908 near Rossville, the daughter of William and Flora Kinnett Sanders. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1926 and taught school in the Rossville community for 8 years. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Dover Federated Church, the ladies aide of the church and the Dover Grange. She had lived all of her married life in the Dover community until moving to Topeka several years ago.

    She was united in marriage to Warner Rogers on August 1, 1934 at Rossville. He preceded her in death on October 15,1993. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Vilander on July 4,1970.

    Survivors include a son Marvin (Ruth) Rogers, Richardson, TX; a daughter Norma Jean (Leon) Vilander, Eskridge; grandchildren, LuAnn Buchan, Scott (Lorie) Rogers and Gayle Rogers; 7 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 23,2009 at the Dover Federated Church. Interment will be in the Dover Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church or to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
    Birth- Sanders, Grace
    Birth- Sanders, Grace
    To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sanders February 20, a daughter.