Howard Hogan

HOWARD 'HOWIE' R. HOGAN, 66 SOUTH BELOIT - Howard "Howie" R. Hogan, 66, of South Beloit, formerly of Beloit, Wis., died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in the Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born March 1, 1946, the son of Brayton and Irene Hogan. Howie was a 1965 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He married Judy Reedy on Dec. 11, 1965, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Beloit, by Fr. Thomas Campion. Howie was employed for 35 years with Ryder Transportation, retiring as a service manager. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Beloit. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Judy Hogan of South Beloit; daughters, Sally (Mark) Wolosek and Suzanne (Kevin) Kolberg, both of Rockton; grandchildren, Hayley, Hannah, and Hunter Wolosek, Karley and Kameron Kolberg; and his dog and best friend, CoCo. He is also survived by Mary Ellen (Tom) Jackson of Evanston, Marvin (CiCi) Wallace of Burlington, Wis., Char Fleischmann of Mukwonago, Wis., Carol (Lyle) Martens of Mukwonago, Peggy Wendler of Racine, Wis.; special niece, Kim Beirl of Beloit; special cousin, Sandy Edge of Beloit. Howie's family would like to thank Dr. Rudisill and staff, Dr. H. Patel, Dr. Higgins, Third Floor nurses, Beloit Regional Hospice, and the many other family and friends for their support in our time of need. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in St. Jude Catholic Church, 747 Hackett St., Beloit, with Fr. John Hedrick officiating. Burial in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, South Beloit. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit. Visitation also from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Monday in the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his name at a later date. "Dad", author unknown. A Dad is a person who is loving and kind, And often he knows what you have on your mind. He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends. A dad can be one of your very best friends. He's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong, A dad can be patient and helpful and strong. In all that you do, a dad's love plays a part. There's always a place for him deep in your heart. And each year that passes, you're even more glad, More grateful and proud just to call him our dad. We Love You, Dad! Buffy & Missy. Online condolences may be sent to the family at daleymurphywisch .com.