Sophie Mary Rodger, age 84, of Portage, Wisconsin died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2007 at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brooks, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Town of Marion, Juneau County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 12 Noon until the time of service on Monday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
Sophie was born August 28, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Stanley and Eva (Podbielski) Kabacinski. She married Edward Kobylski on June 24, 1944 in Mauston, WI. This marriage was blessed with three children before being widowed in 1957. Sophie and family then moved to Oxford, WI. She later married Hollis Rodger and was blessed with a daughter.
Sophie lived in Portage, Wisconsin until this past December when she moved to Adams, WI to be closer to her family.
Sophie enjoyed crocheting, being with her family, seeing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, visiting with her friends, sharing memories of the past, and doing things for others.
Sophie was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #6003 of Oxford and St. Anns Catholic Church.
Sophie was predeceased in death by her Parents, husband Edward Kobylski; 2nd husband Hollis Rodger; daughter June Kobylski; two Brothers, Stanley and John; and two sisters, Irene and Helen.
Survivors:
Daughter: Jean (Louie) Kotlowski of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Jan (Terry) Drexler of Neshkoro, Wisconsin
Daughter: Holly Rodger of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Brother: Joe (Clarice) Kabacinski of Andover, MN
Grandchild: Jane (Roy) Gervais of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Julie (Brent) Goers of Mauston, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jennifer Drexler
Great-Grandchild: Casey Goers of Mauston, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Jerik Goers of Mauston, Wisconsin
Nephew: Elroy Blocker Jr. of McCall, ID
Niece: Barbara Naccarat of Keno, OR
Cousin: Patty (Eddie) Demske of Chicago, IL
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I worked with Sophie at Villa Pines and remember her warm smile and sense of humor. God bless you.
So sorry to hear of your loss of your Mom, Jean and Grandmother, Jane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheryl & Gary
I’m so sorry on the loss of your Mother. Hold each other close and share the memories. May God comfort you during this time.
Jean & Louis,
My deepest sympathy’s to you and your family. My thought and prayers are with you.
Aunt Sophie rest in peace.
Aunt Sophie rest in peace.
Janie & Roy, So sorry to read about your grandmother. She is at peace now with God.
Jean,Louie, and Family
Our Heartfelt Sympathy is extended in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Friend.
As sorrow fills our hearts,we need to remember all the love she had for her family and friends and her memory lives on. May you all hold those