Marilyn Hogan

Marilyn Jean (Hoerter) Hogan, age 74, of Austin, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Austin Medical Center after a year long battle with Alpha 1 lung disease. Marilyn was born July 25, 1936 in Stacyville, Iowa to Edward and Wilhelmina (Meyer) Hoerter. She was an only child. She attended Queen of Angels grade school and graduated from St. Augustine High School in June of 1954. On January 21, 1955 she married her high school sweetheart, John Hogan in New York. The couple lived in Austin where Marilyn was a legal secretary for the law firm Bang, Nierengarten and Hoversten, a secretary to Dr. B.J. Cronwell for many years, and secretary at Queen of Angels Rectory. Marilyn also worked at Bushaw Bakery. John and Marilyn had five children, Chris, Kathy, Patrick, Timothy and Sheila. They lost Timothy on November 29, 1965 and it was devastating to them. Marilyn then lost her true love, her husband John on October 4, 1995. Marilyn then met John Lysne and they were good companions. They traveled, played cards, danced and enjoyed each others company. Marilyn enjoyed her card club, dog races, traveling to Ireland, knitting, dancing, gambling, but her most important activity was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren. Marilyn was a constant in our family and she will be deeply missed. May the road rise up to meet you, Mom. Survivors include four children, Chris (Mary) Hogan, Austin, Kathy Hogan, Rochester, Patrick Hogan, Boston, MA, Sheila (Gary) Nipp, Austin; six grandchildren, Matthew (Stefana) Davis, Michael (Dana) Davis, Jackie Hogan, Serathia Nipp, Austin Nipp, Jade Hogan; two great grandchildren, Matthew J. Davis and Mia Davis. She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son; husband; and special friend. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The honorary casket bearers will be Matthew T. Davis, Matthew J. Davis, Michael Davis, Austin Nipp, Izak Nipp, Bob Blake, Garth Seavey, John Murach.

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