Mary Jean Hogan

Mary Jeant T. Hogan, 67 of Las Vegas, passed away December 18, 2009.  She was born July 25, 1942, in Seattle, ans was a 62-year resident of Nevada.  Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She was a proud graduate of Rancho High School in 1961.  She went on to meet her husband while cruising Fremont Street with her sister, Dotti.  After marriage, she raised her sons and returned to work at Washinton Alternative School.  Mary devotedly taught and helped kids for nearly 30 years in the smae classroom that she attended as a child.  She enjoyed walking with family and friends, especially while shopping.  She and Bill belonged to the local Studebaker club and enjoyed all car shows.  Mary loved spending time with her grandchildren, Jeron and Cameron, and her grandniece and grandnephew, Presley and Colton.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Irene Britz.  Mary is survived by her husband, of 44 years, Bill Hogan; sons, Michael (Lisa) and Kenny (Lisa) Hogan; sister, Dotti Evans; brother Larry Britz; and grandchildren Jeron and Cameron Hogan.  The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2009 at St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth or to the Giraffe Sanctuary.

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