Obituary of Elizabeth Hogan

Elizabeth A. Hogan "Betty" Age 86. At rest Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at her late residence with her family by her side following a courageous battle with COPD. Born in Joliet, the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Koenig) Murphy. She was a lifelong resident and graduate of Joliet Township High School and attended Junior College. Betty worked side by side with her husband, Dr. William Hogan developing their 35 year career in Pediatrics. She loved to travel, especially to Hawaii, and thoroughly enjoyed crossword puzzles, history, card playing and watching football on TV. Survived are her four children, Joan (Gary Shmerler) Vega of Madison, WI, Colleen Hogan, MD of Danville, CA, William (Diane) Hogan of Atlanta, GA, and Liz (Ray) Fricke of Naperville; 10 grandchildren, Rob (Liz), Mike (Nichole) and Dan Vega, Michael (Mary) Dann, Christopher Dann and Xander Van Horn, Katie, Emma, Rachael and Ellie Fricke; five great-grandchildren, Sam, Joe, Gavinn, Dustin and Graeme; and one sister, Joan (the late Bob) Lindner of Boise, ID. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. William Hogan (2011). The Hogan Family would like to extend a sincere thank you to our Aunt Joan Lindner, whose devotion to our mom will never be forgotten. Also Marge Soukup, her loving caregiver who became a dear friend to Betty and our family, Dr. Walsh and Dr. R.S. Schubert for their kind and compassionate care. Funeral Services for Betty Hogan will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 12 Noon at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Private interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday, 2-6 p.m. For more information: (815) 741-5500.