Laura Ellen Hogan

PLEASE TRY TO UNDERSTAND

THAT AN ANGEL CAME AND CALLED MY NAME

AND TOOK ME BY THE HAND

THE ANGEL SAID MY PLACE WAS READY

IN HEAVEN FAR ABOVE, AND THAT I’D HAVE

TO LEAVE BEHIND ALL THOSE I DEARLY LOVE

BUT WHEN I WALK THROUGH HEAVEN’S GATES

I FELT SO MUCH AT HOME, FOR GOD LOOKED DOWN

UPON ME, SMILED AND TOLD ME “WELCOME HOME”

SO, WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

DON’T THINK WERE FAR APART

FOR EACH TIME YOU THINK OF ME

I’M RIGHT THERE IN YOUR HEART.

Laura Ellen Hogan

Gently passed away March 28 2023 at her home, in Springfield Illinois with loving family by her side. Laura was born at home, at (Spark’s Hill) Elizabethtown, Illinois to Hillis and Oddie Price. She was the second born out of 5 sisters, she had 4 half-brothers and 2 half-sisters. She graduated from Cave-in-Rock high school in 1956. Married her longtime sweetheart, when he returned from the Air Force in 1957, on December 28. On that beautiful day, they celebrated 65 years together. Blessed with one daughter, one granddaughter, two great grand kids, and three great great grand babies.

Laura worked for F.W. Means factory for 14 years, she managed the Ayerco station of Illinois, Ayers Oil Company for 35 years, where she retired. She was president of the women’s auxiliary and Sunday school teacher with the Church of God. Laura was a timeless worker, she loved to sing in the church choir, camping, fishing, and cooking. A very proud woman, with a heart of gold, and a soul of an angel. She was smart, beautiful, and always taking care of her family, loved ones, and friends.

Laura is survived by her loving husband: William J. Hogan, daughter Muffn Maryellen Hogan-Hoskinson, granddaughter Angela (Ian) Coe, great grandson Austin Rodgers, great granddaughter Savannah Rodgers, great great great grandbabies, Jaxx Rodgers, Chance Lacy, Atlas Neil Rodgers, sisters Ethel (Doodle) Tolbert, Barbara Blackburn half siblings, Bobby Price, Billy (Sharon) Price, Johnny (Susan) Price, Pearly (Harold) Lindsey, Beth (David) Weaver, many loving nephews and nieces. Laura is proceeded in death by her father Hillis Price and mother Oddie Holbrook, stepfather Cappie Holbrook, sisters Lovirn Spivey, Bonnie Carter, nephew Joseph Clanton (Bubby) and the beautiful girl she raised, Rhonda Browder and other precious family members. So deeply will she be missed.

Our Loving Laura

Arrangements are in the care of Bisch and Son Funeral Home 505 E. Allen St. Springfield, IL where the family will greet family and friends Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 9:00 am until the time of a funeral service at 10:30 am. Pastor Mark Emerson will officiate. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

A reception will be hosted by her niece and nephew Vicky and John Cox and sister, Ethel Tolbert, at UCB Community Center 120 Illini Blvd, Sherman, IL 62684 following the service at Camp Butler.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight c/o 57 Country Place Springfield, IL. 62703

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.

Bisch and Son Funeral Home 217-544-5424