Obituaries
Steven Edward Rogus
January 25, 1978 - June 9, 2025
- Celebration of Life
- August 9, 2025 | 12:30 P.M.
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Sugar Grove American Legion
65 1st St.
Sugar Grove, IL -
Burial Location
Private
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Steven Edward Rogus, who passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, at the age of 47. Steve was the beloved son of Deanna and the late Edward Rogus, born on January 25, 1978, in Elmhurst, Illinois.
We are broken-hearted. When Steve left this Earth, a shining bright light went out. Steve was a friend who many said was happy-go-lucky, and someone who would help anyone. One of his dear friends said, “the world is a darker place without Steve in it.” His pride and joy was being a devoted dad to his daughter, Nina. He wanted nothing but the best for her. He cared for his family and friends in a way that was indisputable. He also loved his furry companion, “Bijou,” who was, as Steve put it, “my shadow.” There are no words to express how much Steve will be missed by all those that loved him.
Steve is survived by his beautiful daughter, Nina; his favorite brother, Michael (Allison), fond uncle to Kyla and Ava “Stevie;” loving nephew of “Auntie” Arlene (late Angelo); and the charismatic cousin of Christopher.
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Mike leighly from Batavia, IL
"Worked with Steve at a printing company in Aurora years back, really smart and nice guy."
Mike Barnoski from Howards Grove, WI
"Can't believe it's real, Steve. Your charisma will live on even without your mortal body. So many great memories of our shenanigans in WeGo. RIP friend."
Jackie mandock from Hudson, FL
"I just saw this. I pray for his Family may find some Peace and Comfort There are no words to say"
Britt Wambach from Batavia, IL
"Aw, Steve! Haven’t seen ya in so long, but you will surely be missed by SO many of us! There are lots of fun times with you that I will never forget! Love ya forever! RIP"
Sandy Dawson from Pleasant Garden, NC
"Steve was a beloved friend of my son Joel and his wife Brigette. So sorry for the loss of this wonderful friend. Prayers for all of the family."
Joel Dawson from Geneva, IL
"Steve is one of the most generous, caring, and lovable people I know. I have known him for 33+ years and in that time we have gone through all of life's ups and downs. He will be sorely missed."
Arlene L from Chicago, IL
"An Auntie couldn't hope for a more loving and lovable nephew. You left us too soon, and we will miss you beyond words."
Vicki Sowizrol from Chicago, IL
"My deepest condolences to you Deanna ,and to Auntie Arlene on the loss of Steven..."
Otto Mack from Bolingbrook, IL
"Having to talk about Steve in the past tense feels unfair, but the universe has little regard for that sort of thing. Whether it makes sense or doesn’t, whether it feels real or doesn’t, whether I accept it as truth… none of those things matter. It’s the reality I live in, whether I want to or not. So, what now? Time to remember him, to celebrate him, to memorialize him. An impossible task. A mere man he was not. Legendary for his ability to transform any situation into a party. Legendary for his penchant to keep anyone on their toes. Legendary in lengths he would go to for the people he loved. Legendary for his capacity to work, at hard work, until the hard work was done. No one is a god, but some people elevate themselves above mere mortals and truly become legends. My thoughts and love go out to everyone feeling his loss, most especially his dearest love Nina and his mother Dee."