Carolyn Louise Rogers, 71, of Brookston died unexpectedly in her residence at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008. She had been in failing health for many years. She was born April 10, 1937 in Lafayette. She was a 1955 graduate of Monon High School and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1958. She practiced nursing in Oklahoma, Georgia, and Indiana. She worked for Dr. Grayson Davis for several years. She retired from nursing in April 1993 due to health issues. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard D. Rogers, on March 9, 1960. He survives. Surviving with her husband is their daughter, Andrea Schneider (husband: Dale) of Kouts, and 5 grandchildren Alyssa, Blake, Jade, Alec and Amanda who were the joys of her life. Also surviving are her faithful companions, Heidi and Hero. Mrs. Rogers was a former member of the Brookston Library Board for 10 years, Home Ec Club and PSI IOTA XI. She was a member of the Brookston Federated Church. She loved to read, was a Purdue basketball fan and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Private family internment at Bedford Cemetery. Preceded in death by her father, two sisters and a brother. Donations may be made in her memory to Petsavers No Kill Shelter or Brookston Prairie Township Public Library and mailed to Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (PO Box 509, Brookston, IN 47923). Share memories and condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.