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Memorial services for Dorothy E will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 1:00 P.M., at the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sidney, MT with Pastor David Meehan officiating.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney is assisting the family.

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Graveside Service
She will be laid to rest at a later date in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Minot, ND.

Dorothy E. Rogers
June 25, 1948 - May 11, 2025

Place of Birth: Minot, ND
Residence: Sidney, MT
Age: 76

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On May 11, 2025, Dorothy Ella Rogers, 76, of Sidney, MT went home to be with Jesus. Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Dorothy was born June 25, 1948, to Dale and Rose (Schelin) Shelkey in Minot North Dakota. Dorothy was the eldest of 10 children. She grew up and attended school in Berthold.

Dorothy met the love of her life, Richard Rogers when they were Juniors in High School. After graduating from Berthold High School in May of 1966, Dorothy and Richard were married on October 21, 1966. They had 5 children, Laura, Rick, Blaine, Brenda and Loren.

In September of 2010, they moved to Sidney and made this their home. Dorothy worked various jobs throughout her life including owning her own bridal shop, self-employed bookkeeper, Sidney Sugars during campaign and was an avid Avon Representative up until February 2025, when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

Dorothy loved traveling to see her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and other family members. Last summer was full of exciting trips making wonderful memories. Dorothy and her daughter, Laura took the train to the west coast to visit family. She also went to New Mexico and Disney Land with her daughter Brenda, granddaughter Lizzie (Tim), and family. Dorothy’s son, Rick and Barb took her to a Nascar race in Kansas, and the Norsk Hostfest Scandinavian Festival in Minot. Two years ago, Dorothy’s son, Blaine and Devra took her to Kansas to spend Thanksgiving with her granddaughter, Erica and family. Dorothy and Richard loved spending time at the lake. They loved fishing, campfires, playing cards and making wonderful memories with family and friends. Dorothy loved spending countless hours watching her grand kids and great grandkids school programs and sporting events.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters Laura Rogers of Williston and Brenda Oddo of Laurel, MS; sons Rick (Barb) Rogers of Williston, and Blaine (Devra Goulart) Rogers of Sidney; siblings Frank (Nicki) Shelkey of Berthold, Dayle Anne (Gary) Barnett of Minot, Layne (Charlotte) Shelkey of Minot, Patti Shelkey (Kevin Hanson) of Ryder, Laurene (Dennis) Ness, of Minot, David (Cathy) Shelkey of Berthold, Mary Shelkey (Kevin Dirks) of Bismarck, and Andy (Pam) Shelkey of Minot; brothers-in-law Gary (Sherry) Rogers of Minot and Jim Sand; sister-in-law Belva Rogers; 15 grandchildren Jeffrey (Ashley) Stein, Shaundra Stein, Mariah Slater, Destiny Rogers, Caitlin Rogers, Erica Rogers, Christine Rogers, Chelsie Rogers, Lizzie Oddo, Monte Oddo, Sammie Brudwick, Jazmyn Rogers, Michael Rogers, Bailey Rogers, and Kaelen Vaughn; 13 great-grandchildren Lane Stein, Loren Rogers, Holly Rogers, Kewon McCollum, Jordyn McCollum, Odin Morgan, Makenna Stein, Riley Stein, Kadence Rogers, Ryin Rogers, Mason Denton, David Rogers, and Astella Rogers; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Richard; parents Dale and Rose; son, Loren; in-laws, Lyle and Laura Rogers; brother Neil Shelkey; sister-in-law Corrine Sand; brothers-in-law Gerald (Butch) Rogers, Lyle Rogers, Andrew Rogers, Jeffrey Rogers, and Steve Rogers; sister-in-law Mary Rogers; grandson, Brian Oddo; and nephew Rory Shelkey.

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Sherry Anderson (Sidney, Montana)
May 19, 2025

So sorry to hear about Dorothy ,she was very caring person ,she will be missed by all

michael A peel (Glendive, MT)
May 20, 2025

R.I.P Dorothy, you made an impact on a lot of people, condolences to the family! Very fond memories with the family oh so long ago!

Dave and Tracy Lawrance (Savage)
May 20, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dorthys passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! She was a special lady and will be missed..

lynette leininger (Fairview, MT)
May 20, 2025

So sorry to hear about Dorothy passing. I enjoyed chatting with her after church and at events. She was a nice lady and will be missed.

Mary Shelkey (Bismarck, ND)
May 21, 2025

Sending my condolences to all you kids!!
Dot and I were not close growing up.
Sadly, we went through our whole lives like this until…..
GOD STEPPED IN!!
We had many losses in our family in 2021-2022. I wish I could say that these tragedies brought our family closer, it did not.
Dot reached out to me after a very difficult time for our family that tore our family apart even more than we already were. She apologized for the hurtful things said and done during our lives, which started the healing process for her and I.
We called, texted, and emailed on how we each felt and how we saw the other person. She didn’t know me or the situations that she judged me for and as much as I thought I knew her, I didn’t. We FINALLY forgave each other for all the hurt we both had been feeling for SO many years!
Her and I dealt with a lot of loss during this time but God took hold of us and stepped in when we needed Him most! He softened both of our hearts so that (God being all knowing) we could mend our relationship and mend a lifetime of hurt, unforgiveness, anger and judgement before this day came. Because He’s all knowing, He knows the future and knew that we needed to mend our relationship before it was to late. I watched her blossom and do things she hadn’t done in a long time and was having such a good time living her life. I told her that she looked 10 years younger at that point and looked and sounded so happy and that I was proud of her! Unfortunately, her living that life was short lived.
Who would have thought that just a few SHORT years later, we’d be where we are today, saying goodbye to another sibling and for me, one of my closest friends and sister after we had just mended a lifetime of sibling rivalry. I’m thankful for the time God gave us to share our faith in Him and the support I received from her for the first time in our lives. I wish I could have had her around for many more years as I know all of you do but God needed her more than we do and wanted to end her pain.
I’m so thankful to Him for healing our relationship and giving us a small amount of time to truly be sisters and allowing me to be there for her when she took her last breath.
Life is short. Ask God to heal any relationships that are broken so you can live in peace for the time you have left.
This is not our home. We are just mere mortals occupying this world for a time until God calls us to our eternal resting place. Rest in peace Dot and I can’t wait to reunite with you, mom and others on the other side! I love you sis!
I already miss you so much!!

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