David Rogodzinski Obituary

To Ginny - how can it be - 13 years? Ginny, the miles and the years have certainly separated us - but NOT the awesome memories. God bless you my dear friend. Ellen

Ginny, how can it be? 11 years and I still can't come up with the right words. Just know, loving and caring about you is as strong as it ever has been, God bless you my friend.

YIKES Ginny - how in the heck has it been 10 years? Seems like last week we were sitting on the couch in Plainfield cracking up over Jeff Dunham. That is the one time I remember David actually laughing out loud!!!! Those are the really good memories. love you always.

Hi honey. Miss you so much. World is a crazy place right now. Lost a few family members this year. Sure John Marshall is with you somewhere. Marsha leaning on the kids alot. That clan of 7 familys are so good for her. They all went to Minnesota and had to be tested for the virus. David's test got lost and had to be retested. Thank God all OK. Think about you all the time. Love you.

Have have add a second short note.....not until I added the first one tonight did I see last years and realized I shared the same fun memory. Guess I must have meant it. Love you Ginny ..... stay safe

Ginny, this is actually for you .... I have this date on my calendar but was shocked when I realized it is 8 years. God had surely been watching over you and helping you survive. One of my fondest memories of the two of you was watching Dave watch Jeff Dunham. I don't remember ever seeing him actually laugh out loud. Such joy. the four of us had some great, GOOD times. God bless you dear heart. love you, Suds and me

Dear Dave, I know you are with Ginny and have your arms tightly around her shoulders. I am saying prayers for her cause it is so difficult to lose a husband. The loss never stops but your Ginny is strong and active and I pray for her health issues. God bless you dear Ginny and keep pouring your heart out cause it helps you to cope. We all grieve in many different ways. God bless your Ginny. Love, Marylyn Ahlfeld

OK honey, it is time to go on forward. I can't believe you have been gone a year already. Been working at standing on my own. Tom Stift passed away a couple of weeks ago. Just was at Ellen's for the weekend. So very different than last year. Didn't go to the race of course but did watch it with them. Been running from reality as I usually do. Going to Nashville TN with Barb for Kellie's wedding. Will not be same without you and Jim. I have developed some health issues I have to deal with now. Keep me in your safe hands. I and miss you very much and will always Love you with all my heart.

Gin

Hi honey, Our Jessica graduated today. You would have been so proud of her. She misses you very much. Especially the interactive talks you both used to have. She is driving now too. Was able to go to the ceremony with Barb and we had a nice time. Took the kids out to lunch after the ceremony to a restaurant by Wendy's house and it was very good. Everything is so different without you and Jim with us. Bought all my flowers at Home Depot after work on Friday and am planting tomorrow. Nothing has much joy for me but have to keep trying. You would be on the golf course everyday I am sure. Been having some very nice weather. Car broke down on way home from work on Friday and spent the next morning at the shop getting transmission parts and fluids put back together. Needed your help again. Oh well time goes by. Miss you and Love you very much. Gin

Hey babe, Today was Mother's day and Mike and Jean came in to surprise your Mom. She was a bit confused at first and didn't recognize them (don't gloat). Ryan Watson had surgery to remove brain tumor so they were visiting for him also. Pray for him and put in a good word. Lynn lost Todd doesn't need to lose Ryan too. I have been to see a therapist and joined a group session. Still trying to get it together. Outwardly hiding from outside world except for select few. Went to see Betty and Lou for a few days. Was very hard without you. Alan Borg passed away just before I went so I missed the funeral for him. Haven't talked to Joan directly yet. Don't think I am strong enough to help her now. Indy is coming up in a couple weeks and am forcing myself to go. Ellen needs me and I need to see her too. It is going to be a rough one. Still doing stupid stuff. Locked the keys in the car on Saturday. Thankfully had your spare key. Still periodically leaving coffee pot on and other dumb stuff. Not sure I am ever going to move forward. Miss you so much. Love Gin.

Hi Honey, It is 6 months now and I still am trying to figure out how I am supposed to be going forward without you. Lost 10 pounds in the last month but not doing it healthily. Not sleeping or eating right most of the time. Feel like I am stuck in a time warp. Hiding it from everyone on the outside though like I always did. Went to WNIC reunion on Friday. Everyone was so comforting and happy to see me. Not quite the same without you though. Several new people showed up this year and missed some others. Today is Superbowl game. Know you would have been poo pooing the whole thing as usual. So much hype. Barb & I are going to Mary Lou's for a combined Superbowl/Birthday Party for Mary Lou. Big 80 for her today. Taking Mom for awhile. She is doing well and is very protected from everything. Suspect she will be joining you soon though as she is getting very frail and becoming more withdrawn. Been up most of night last night so am going to lay down awhile now. I miss you so much and can't seem to focus on much else. Love always.

Hi Babe, It is now a new year and I am trying to look ahead with a positive outlook. Unfortunately it is not very positive yet. Went to a wake and funeral for Bob Germann on Saturday and spent time with Allen Mansfield and Don Oline. Spent New Year's eve with Ken & Gail. Came home yesterday to find out Domingo fell down his basement stairs and died yesterday morning. Pat is devastated. Spent some time with her last night to comfort her. Very tough to deal with. Look for Bob & Domingo as I am sure both are with you in Heaven. Love always.

Well Honey, I got through the holidays missing you terribly. Xmas eve at Marylou's and everyone remembering you and Dad and Jim. Yesterday at Barb's and Kenny's. Watched video at Ken's of you from several years ago. Made me miss you more. Love Always

Well David, she made it thru November - your Birthday, your Anniversary, her Birthday, even Thanksgiving. Whew .... and I think you would be proud of her - she had a medical procedure too - the good news is, I think it was just the kick in the butt she needed to get on with her life her. She misses you terribly, but she is NOT ready to join you .... that's MY Ginny !!!!!
Love and miss you terribly - but know you are cheering Ginny on, if not laughing a little about the mess you let her create and now has to deal with. You sly dog.

Happy Thanksgiving today.
Going to Kenny's for breakfast and then picking up Mom to go to Barb's for dinner. Such an empty feeling for all of us without Dad, Jim and you with us. We will be toasting all of you. Hope you are together and again thanks for looking out for me.

Love you Gin.

Hi Honey, Today is my birthday. I found the card you gave me last year and am pretending it is today's. Went to hospital yesterday for angiogram and no surgery needed this time. Thanks for looking out for me.

Love you and miss you terribly.

Gin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.....David, 70, WOW ... yes you can pretend I am singing at the top of my lungs just 'cause I know how you hated it. Such a big month for ALL of us - know you are in our hearts celebrating all of them.
love you both, Suds and me

70!!! WOW. Happy Birthday babe. Know you hated birthdays anyway so you missed this one. Barb and I went out for dinner last night to recognize the year since Jim passed away and we toasted you for your birthday today. Don't know who is winning your arguments today but I miss you like hell. Love always.

Gin

Dearest Ginny, I am so sorry. I can't find the words, even now. We have both suffered SO MUCH loss these last couple of years, but this one, David, is just over the top to comprehend. My only saving grace is thinking about what golf courses he's playing and with whom. And I bet he isn't missing those cold seats at the Bears games even though they are WINNING !
We love you Gin - don't ever forget that. Suds, Me and the gang.

Happy Anniversary Honey. I miss you terribly. Very empty feelings. I know you are watching over Barb and I and thank you. Been doing stupid stuff like locking myself out of house, leaving coffee pot on and such but will get it together someday.

I love you.

Dear Ginny, Barb, Mike, Jean and all the family,
It was with great shock that we learned of David's sudden passing, so sad in itself but especially hard on a family that also lost another, Caz so recently. Both were great people and will be missed by so many. We are grateful for all the wonderful memories of our friends and our happy lives spent in and around Boltwood.

Dear Ginny, Diane and I were so shocked and sad for your loss of Dave. We have been out of the country and therefore this late note that our thoughts are with you. I remember well those "old days" at WNIC and the many ball games played with Dave,bowling, and hoisting a few brews afterward. Dave was one of the "GOOD GUYS"and we will miss him.
Rich & Diane Miller

Dear Ginny, Nancy and I are sorry for your loss. It's been a while since we have seen the both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Ginny - I was so sad to hear the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Ginny, Do not be afraid because Dave and God will watch over you. Its not going to be easy but you are a very strong and upbeat gal. Keep busy cause Dave would want you to live life fully and his arms will always be around you. All my love, Marylyn Ahlfeld

Dearest Barb, as much as we try, there never are the right words at times like these, but I have to try. I know that David loved you not only because you are his sister but more because you are his best friend. As time passes, the best, happiest memories will replace those of sadness. You were blessed with more time than most, sharing the best and the worst of what life brings us. Hold tight the BEST. As time passes it will get easier to remember the 'life' lived, not the passing. God Bless you Barb and know that even those far away, hold you in our hearts this day.
Love and God Bless, Suds and Ellen

Ginny, you know how this has touched our hearts. Just remember in the days ahead, we are there with you always.
"...the pain never goes away, it just becomes ordinary....." We wish you Peace of heart and soul.
Suds and Ellen and Kitty too.

Ginny-
I am sorry for your loss. You know how much I enjoyed my relationship with you and Rogo my prayers and thoughts are with you. Let me know if there is anything I can do or help you with.
Allen Mansfield

I will never forget Dave's many kindnesses to me during my career at WNIC. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Ginny, so sorry to hear about Dave. My prayers are with you and the family. (Shirley Robinson)

Ginny, I am so sorry to hear about Davey! Know that you are very much in my thoughts and prayers, Love Karen Harrigan Rolls

Dear Ginny, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Please feel free to call me, if I may do anything for you! Love Tim Kendrick