Stephanie Irene Rogge, 72, of Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10th, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will begin 9:30-10:30 am with funeral mass following on Monday, Aug. 14th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1100 West st, Tonganoxie, KS. She will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Stephanie was born April 3rd, 1951, in Kansas City, MO to Vance and Eula (Hutsell) Eshnaur. She was a Communications Technician for Southwestern Bell for 32 years, retiring in 2002. Stephanie was a past member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kansas City, KS before moving to Tonganoxie and becoming a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She also was a part of Telephone Pioneers Club and CWA Local #6325. She’s survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ronald L. Rogge, two children; Matthew (Tami) Rogge, Mound City, KS, Lisa (Guy) Smith, Tonganoxie, KS, adopted daughter Danielle Martz, Minneapolis, MN, three grandchildren Makayla (Wilder Trujillo), Dylan, and Alexander Smith and many family and friends. Stephanie is preceded in death by Vance and Eula (Hutsell) Eshnaur, brother, William Eshnaur, and sister, Anne Fink.
Stephanie loved to read, spend time with loved ones, especially her grandchildren, and laugh. She was a loving and caring person, a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered by her ornery, full of life, and witty personality. Stephanie was the most amazing grandmother any grandchild could ask for and will be forever missed by her 3 grandchildren and many bonus grandchildren.
She battled hard for two years with cancer and stayed positive until the end. The entire fight she only cared about her family and how to bring them comfort during a difficult time.
We love you, and will forever miss you.