Leslie L. Rogers

Leslie “Les” Loring Rogers of Bourbonnais, IL passed March 8, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center after a short illness. He was born to Remmell “Whitey” and Jayne (Wright) Rogers on February 28, 1955 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Les graduated from Manteno High School in 1973 and is still friends with many of them. Les was employed for 31 years by Dow Chemical in Channahon, IL later bought out by AmSty. He truly loved his job and the people he worked with. Les cherished his farming roots and was proud of where he came from. He was a devoted fan of the Denver Bronco and of course, Da Bears! Last year, Les purchased a 1936 Ford pickup truck, something he always had a special interest in. Les leaves behind his soulmate, Sheri Schneider from Kankakee, IL. Also surviving are his siblings, Nancy Rogers in Hoffman Estates, IL, Pam (Fred) Johnson from Ft Myers, Fla, Linda (Bill) Hull from ft. Myers, Fla, Vicki Iorio from Ft. Myers, Fla, and two step sons, Steve Burger from Kankakee, IL and Cary Burger from Bourbonnais, IL. He also held a very close relationship with several nephews, nieces, and cousins. His fur baby of 18 years was “Bean”. Preceding him in death was his wife Marilyn Saunders who he was married to for 30 years, and his parents, Whitey and Jayne Rogers. Visitation will be at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, located at 21 North Main Street in Manteno, IL on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 1 to 4 p.m. A private burial at All Saints Cemetery is being held for family on Monday, March 16, 2026. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the American Cancer Society or the Dan Marino Foundation for Autism.