Holyoke Family Genealogy - Person Sheet
Holyoke Family Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameDonald Loris RODGERS 
, M
, MBirthabt 1902, Good Hope, Fayette, OH
DeathApr 1979, Mesa, Maricopa, AZ
BurialMount Hope Cemetery; Topeka, Shawnee, KS
FatherHarvey Hayes RODGERS , M (1876-1948)
MotherSara L HURTT , F (1883-)
Spouses
1Marjorie HOLYOKE , F
, FBirth9 Nov 1911, Riverside, Washington, IA
Death22 Nov 2000, Topeka, Shawnee, KS
BurialMount Hope Cemetery; Topeka, Shawnee, KS
FatherThomas Stoddard HOLYOKE , M (1881-1965)
MotherZula Ruth HUNTER , F (1885-1947)
Marriage27 Feb 1939, Cranston, Muscatine, IA
Notes for Donald Loris RODGERS
• Some records indicate he was born in “Oklahoma”
• 1940 Census has Donald and Marjorie living in Topeka Township, Topeka, KS – Donald’s occupation is listed as a Fireman of a Steam Engine for the railroad.
• 1950 Census still has Donald and Majorie living in Burlingame, Osage, KS – Donald’s occupation is listed as a locomotive engineer and Marjorie as the operator of the hotel they also live in. There is no listing of any children.
• 1940 Census has Donald and Marjorie living in Topeka Township, Topeka, KS – Donald’s occupation is listed as a Fireman of a Steam Engine for the railroad.
• 1950 Census still has Donald and Majorie living in Burlingame, Osage, KS – Donald’s occupation is listed as a locomotive engineer and Marjorie as the operator of the hotel they also live in. There is no listing of any children.
Notes for Marjorie (Spouse 1)
• First name has also been spelled as “Marjory” in some records.
• Graduated from Highland Park High School in 1930.
• Attended Emporia State Teachers College and earned a bachelor's degree from Washburn University in 1957.
• Taught first and second-grade classes at Avondale East Elementary School for 18 years before she retired in 1972.
• Member of First Church of Christ Scientists, Beulah Chapter No. 34 of the Order of Eastern Star and she was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators, Topeka Area Retired Teachers Association and Group XI at Central Congregational Church.
• Graduated from Highland Park High School in 1930.
• Attended Emporia State Teachers College and earned a bachelor's degree from Washburn University in 1957.
• Taught first and second-grade classes at Avondale East Elementary School for 18 years before she retired in 1972.
• Member of First Church of Christ Scientists, Beulah Chapter No. 34 of the Order of Eastern Star and she was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators, Topeka Area Retired Teachers Association and Group XI at Central Congregational Church.