Rodgers, Mildred L., 83, Sinclair and Owosso, Michigan, in Caribou, April 8, 2009. There will be no services at this time. Interment will take place at Detour Village, MI at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
Sinclair and Owosso, Michigan – Mildred L. Rodgers, 83, wife of the late Maynard L. Rodgers, passed away Wednesday morning, April 8, 2009, at a Caribou healthcare facility, after a brief illness. She was born July 15, 1925 in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of Paul V. and Winnie (Blanchard) Eckerle.
She was a graduate of the Owosso, MI high school and was married to Maynard L. Rodgers on July 3, 1946.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rodgers was predeceased by her husband, Maynard on March 12, 2004; and one son, Bruce Maynard Rodgers. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda Rodgers of Sinclair; one daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Steven Gurk of Pierson, Michigan; four grandchildren, Angela Legasse of Caribou, Shawn Gurk and his wife Rebecca of Hudsonville, MI, Sheryl Bates and her husband Jeff of Howard City, MI, Kristianna Rodgers of Sinclair; four great-grandchildren, Keegan Bates of Howard City, MI, Adrianna, Eliza and Jacob Gurk, all of Hudsonville, MI; several nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Mildred’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Interment will take place at Detour Village, MI at a later date. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Rodgers to the Maine Veterans Home, 163 Van Buren Road, Caribou, 04736. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield.
