Stephen A. Rogers

Stephen A. Rogers, 53, North Manchester, IN died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 in I.U. Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born at Warsaw, Indiana on January 22, 1960 to Lamar & Myra (Hover) Rogers. On September 21, 1984 he married Tammy S. Hiatt. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jon (Meghan) Rogers and Joel Rogers, both of North Manchester, IN. A daughter, Mindy Rogers, North Manchester. A grandson, Bear Rogers, North Manchester. His parents, Lamar & Myra Rogers, Palmetto, FL and formerly of Warsaw, IN. Two brothers, Mike Rogers, Columbia City, IN and Chris (Lisa) Rogers, Cape Coral, FL. Four sisters, Cathy (Craig) Smith, Warsaw, IN; Laura (Jeff) Parker, Lagro, IN; Linda (Steve) Strong, Washington; Susan (Gary) Simpson, Warsaw, IN. Stephen was in industrial maintenance at the former Little Crow Co. at Warsaw, IN and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1978. He loved being a grandpa, racing and watching his son race. He enjoyed camping, was a fantastic husband, devoted father and a father to any child who entered his home. In March 2013, Stephen was the recipient of a double lung transplant. He loved his faith and his church. He was a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church, North Manchester and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lebanon, IN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013 at St. Robert's Catholic Church, 1203 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN. Friends and family may call from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the church on Friday, August 23. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN. Father Tim Kroeger will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley Street, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Stephen A. Rogers, memorial contributions may be made to McKee Mortuary to assist the family with final expenses. To send a private condolence to the Rogers family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.