Pat was born on June 23, 1948, in Elmhurst, IL, the daughter of Robert O. and Blanche M. Link. She attended Conant High School and later Northern Illinois University. On June 12, 1976, she married Donald L. Rogers, and together they had two children, Joshua and Aaron. Pat worked for the Exceptional Care & Training Center in Sterling as a Special Needs Paraprofessional. Pat had a strong faith in God and was a devoted member of the New Life Tabernacle Church in Rock Falls. She was the Sunday school teacher and treasurer for many years. Pat was known for her quiet strength. She lived a life of service to others; from her work, raising her children, and finally as caregiver to her husband, who endured an eleven-year cancer journey. Pat enjoyed her pets, nature, flowers, planting elaborate gardens, and was an avid bird watcher. Pat will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her two sons, Joshua (Kate) Rogers of Montgomery, IL, and Aaron (Tara) Rogers of Sterling, IL; five grandchildren, Andria, Jack, Alex, Jenna, and Nick; one sister-in-law, Janice (Strong) Link of Grand Junction, CO; nephew, Scott Link; and niece, Hilary (Link) Dowell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gary, and husband Donald.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, 1002 12th Avenue. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Carl Reese officiating.
