Loretta Lazzara Zirkel Rogers Obituary

The family announces the passing of Loretta Lazzara Zirkel Rogers of Elgin, Illinois on July 21, 2026. Loretta, born on May 9, 1935, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Loretta Lazzara Zirkel Rogers to show support.

She was predeceased by: her mother Laura Lazzara; her former husband Robert "Bob" Zirkel; her father Frank "Red" Lazzara; her siblings, Frank Lazzara Jr. and Frances; and her granddaughter Leita.

She is survived by: her husband Carleton Rogers; her children, Cathy Zirkel Ballard (Chris), Susan Zirkel DuChesne (Gary), Steven Zirkel (Susan) and Teresa Zirkel Rolando (Mike); her stepchildren, Mark Rogers, Brett Rogers and Kirsten Rogers; her grandchildren, Vanessa, Amber, Lauren, Danielle, Ryan, Kristin, Chad, Steven II, Veronica, Jilian, Zeke and Luciano; her stepgrandchildren, Casey, Tiffany and Brittany; her great grandchildren, Raine, Dakota, Blakelee, Bailee, Elijah, Bode, Harlan, Camille, Eloise and Estelle; and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Emma, Robert, Austin and Allie. She is also survived by many extended family members, dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Elgin, Il.