Marjean Rogers
October 10, 1937 ~ June 5, 2025
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Marjean Rogers, 87, of Orient, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller, with Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating. Burial will be at Prairie View Cemetery, rural Orient. A visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the church.
Marjean Marie Haberling was born October 10, 1937, in Faulkton, South Dakota, to Fred and Katherine (Neu) Haberling. She attended grade school and high school in Miller, SD, graduating in 1955.
Marjean and Tom were married on October 10, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller. They began their life together helping her parents on the family farm. Work took them to Denver, Colorado, where Marjean worked for a life insurance company. In March of 1956, they moved back to the family farm in Orient, SD. In 1964, they had the opportunity to purchase the family farm from Marjean’s parents. Marjean and Tom raised their children together and created many memories on the farm. In 1977, the family moved to Gillette, WY, where she worked for the News Record for 20 years, retiring in 1999.
Marjean enjoyed retirement, traveling to the lower 48 states, Alaska, and Canada. She played and coached softball for over 30 years, both in South Dakota and Wyoming. In 1995, she was inducted into the Wyoming softball hall of fame. Marjean’s greatest joy in life was her family and attending the activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Marjean’s life will be treasured by her husband, Tom, of 69 years; four children: Mike (Bev) Rogers, Redfield, Rex (Mary) Rogers, Ashton IA, Kenny (Jo) Rogers, Gillette WY, and Pam (Sean) Swindell, Tennessee; nine grandchildren: Michelle (Jason) Binger, Karissa Rogers, Lisa (Mike) Molettiere, Jessica (MacKenzie) Swartz, Sara (Brady) Scherer, Kyle (Cyndi) Rogers, Garrett (Samantha) Rogers, Chris (Angel) Good, and Trevor (Monica) Good; 20 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Rob Rogers; sister-in-law, Thelma Rogers; many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Kathleen Johnson; brother, Bill (Velda) Haberling; sisters-in-law, Joyce Rogers, Velta (George) Vogel, Marsha (Russell) Purrington, and Diane Rogers; and brother-in-law, Jerry Rogers.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marjean's arrangements.
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Dear Tom and Family.
Everyone who has met our cousin, Marjean, will have something nice to say about her and her beautiful smile. We are so sorry for your personal loss. She has left us a lot of good memories. ❤️
Family of Marian:
I am so sorry for your loss. Marian had a contagious giggle! We used to have so much fun with Tom and Marian. She will be missed. Love to you. ❤️❤️
Good bye for now. You will be missed. You always brought fun, positivity, and laughter to visits or phone calls. The sound of your laugh will stay with me until we see each other once again. Our family chain is broken but one day it will link again. Love you forever.
My sympathy to the Rogers Family. I have good memories being around her with softball. She spread her passion for the sport and we all benefited from it!!!
Marian was a very special person. We knew that we would always get a good laugh and a good time with her. Prayers for Tommy and family as they go through this difficult time.
Dear Tom & family: We are so sorry to hear that Marjean has passed away. I know we haven’t kept in touch for a few years. I think the last time we saw you was at my Uncle Alfred’s funeral. My Mom, Elizabeth died in 2016. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of your family!
Sean and Pam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marjean was quit the lady, such a fun- loving person. She will be greeted by Mom and Dad with open arms, they will be so happy to see her!!
Thinking of you all at this sad time, but joyous time.
Bob and Cindy
My sincere sympathy to Tom and the family. For the little time I’ve known Marjean, she was a beautiful lady inside and out. May your beloved memories of her live on forever. God bless you.
To all Rogers Families: Sorry to hear about Marjean. Rob, are you still living in Sioux Falls? Our oldest son, Darwin still works @ Target on Louise Ave. I miss the good Old Days in Miller/St. Lawrence, SD. I have lots of arthritis —nearly the whole body, so it's hard to get around w/o cane/walker. Traveling out of town is difficult.
Our thoughts/Prayers for the Rogers Family!
Marjean was such an awesome lady. As a neighbor, 4 H leader, choir leader and softball coach, she was always busy and I loved her laugh. RIP my friend
Marjean…. So much fun, kind, positive, and a wonderful friend to many. I think of all the softball times, the experience of celebrating her in the Wyoming Hall of Fame, camping and family fun. I am extending condolences to all family and friends. RIP Marjean
MEMORIES of MARJEAN
♡Her ear to ear grin, and that laugh ~ always made you smile!!!
♡She was constantly on the go!!!
♡She once hollered at me from the dug out, 'Missi, unhook the plow!!' I told her, 'The plow IS unhooked!!'
♡Her daughter-in-laws cleaning thr cupboards out to get rid of expired food.
She was TRULY the matriarch of this family, I will miss her dearly!!!
God's PEACE and BLESSINGS to you all!!!!!
🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Tom & all the children,
Marjean was always such a special cousin to me..so much fun & lighthearted, always ready to do anything. We had so much fun at family reunions! Please know she is smiling down on all of you. She will be our special angel forever! Our thoughts are with you all. Mary Kay & Jimmy
So sorry to hear of Marjean passing. We became friends in the ‘70s when we both coached women’s softball teams. RIP my friend 🙏