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Donna Marie Rogers, age 86, of Litchfield, passed away Friday morning, March 20, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1939, in Litchfield, Il, the daughter of the late Fred and Marcella (Seelbach) Holderread. Donna was a 1957 graduate of Farmersville High School. She married Robert Clinton “Tiger Bob” Rogers November 21, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmersville. He survives. She held memberships at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield and the Litchfield Country Club. She enjoyed boating, fishing and bowling, and was an excellent cook. She faithfully attended her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Donna spent most of her career as a customer service rep at Sierra Manufacturing in Litchfield. Donna was a beautiful, loving person. She truly dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She will be sadly missed but forever in our hearts.
Surviving are Donna’s husband, Robert “Tiger Bob” Rogers; daughters Sheila (Jerry) Tibstra of Kankakee, IL, Tracy (Brian) Gailis of Valley Park, MO; sons, Craig (Tricia) Rogers of Litchfield, IL, and Terry Rogers of Chatham, IL. Grandchildren, Caitlan Rogers (Eric Maguire), Brianna (Sam) Taylor, both of Litchfield, IL, Alec Rogers (Dana Newell) of Carlinville, IL, Blake (Jenna) Rogers of Ormond Beach, Florida, Brock Rogers (Kaylee Ortberg) of Chatham, IL, and Justin (Anna) Gailis of Washington, MO. Great-grandchildren, Bryce, Eleanor, and Leo Maguire, Waylon Rogers, Lucy Rogers, Knox, and Wylie Gailis.
Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Marcella Holderread; her father, Fred Holderread; and her three brothers, Thomas Holderread, Terry Holderread, and John Holderread. Also, her step-mother, Cora Krumback, and her grandparents, George and Marie (Todt) Seelbach.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church at 410 S. State St., Litchfield, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dan Willenborg presiding, and graveside services will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Litchfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Litchfield Sports Boosters, P.O. Box 3, Litchfield, IL 62056 or Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department, 201 E. Edwards St., Litchfield, IL 62056.
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