Lloyd Maxwell Hogan 1899-1940

HOGAN, GOLLA

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 3/31/2011 at 22:43:21

L. Hogan Died At His Home
Well Known Salesman Died Suddenly at His Home on Monday Afternoon; Funeral Will Be Thursday
The suddenness with which death can snatch its victim was again forcibly shown in this community yesterday when Lloyd Hogan, 41, passed away from a heart attack late Monday afternoon at his home on north Eighth street.

Mr. Hogan, who was employed as salesman for the Harry Golla Beverage company, complained of not feeling well in the morning and did not go out on his territory as usual. Instead he decided to rest at home during the day. Mrs. Hogan, who, in company with Mrs. Harry Golla, had planned to go to Spencer in the afternoon wanted to cancel her plans but her husband insisted she make the trip stating that he was feeling much better and should go to work. When their daughter, Patricia May, came home from school she went to the bedroom where her father was resting, to visit with him for a few minutes. Mr. Hogan suggested that Patricia should get busy practicing her music lesson and while she was in the living room arranging her music she heard her father breathing hard as if he were having difficulty. She went back to the bedroom and seeing his peculiar color and actions summoned a doctor at once but he had passed away before medical assistance could arrive. Harry Gollay, Mr. Hogan’s brother-in-law was called at one and he called his wife and sister at Spencer. Mrs. Hogan was not aware of her husband’s death until they arrived home.

Lloyd Maxwell Hogan was born in Park Rapids, Minn., May 25, 1899. He was one of a family of nine children. He received his education in the Park Rapids public schools and following completion of his education he worked for various business firms in Minneapolis and Albert Lea, Minn. He enlisted with the United States Navy in Minneapolis on April 24, 1917 and was discharged from the service on August 11, 1919.

On April 26, 1924, he was united in marriage to Miss Florence Golla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Golla of Estherville. They were married in Minneapolis where they continued to make their home until the spring of 1934 when they moved to Estherville where Mr. Hogan was employed by the Golla Beverage Co.

Since coming to Estherville Mr. Hogan has made a great many friends in this community who were overwhelmed to learn of his sudden death. He was a member of the Estherville B.P.O.E., the American Legion and the Knights of Pythias. He was also a member of the City Bowling League. Mr. Hogan was an active member of these various organizations and was ever ready to put forth that little extra effort required to make his membership a benefit to the orders he represented. He had made a place for himself in the business, social and sport world of this community and his absence will be deeply noted by all his friends and associates.

Besides his widow and daughter Mr. Hogan is survived by eight brothers and sisters, most of whom are located in the western part of the United States. His parents preceded him in death several years ago.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the home and 2:30 p.m. at the Christian church with the Rev. Fred Sawyer in charge. Burial services at the Oak Hill cemetery will be in charge of the Elks lodge. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, November 19, 1940)

Lloyd M. Hogan
The community was shocked Monday evening by the very sudden death of Lloyd M. Hogan of this city who was affiliated with the Golla company.

Mr. Hogan was apparently in good health at the time. Sunday, he with two friends fished on Lake Okoboji. He seemed then in good health only he complained of his feet being very cold. After coming home he bowled at the Pla-Mor alley. He was very fond of the latter sport and spent much time there.

On Monday morning he complained of not feeling well. Medical attention was called and he was advised to remain in bed during the day. There was some business to transact in Spencer so his wife with Mrs. Harry Golla and Mrs. John Golla went there in the afternoon.

His little daughter returned from school and said she heard a peculiar noise in the bed room. She went in and seeing her father was ill called Harry Golla, who in turn called the doctor. By the time the doctor arrived Mr. Hogan had passed away. His wife was notified to come home at once and she was not advised of his death until she arrived home. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, November 21, 1940)

Military Funeral
Honors Accorded Lloyd Hogan at Last Rites Held This Afternoon
Full military honors were accorded Lloyd M. Hogan this (Thursday) afternoon when funeral services were held for this popular Estherville man who die suddenly Monday afternoon.

The services were held in the Christian church with Rev. Fred Sawyer in charge. A military guard escorted the body to the church and to the cemetery. Melvin Warren, commander of the Maurice Doyle Post of the American Legion acted as commanding officer. M. E. Huckaba and L. E. Thomas were color bearers and Harry Adams and Wm. Hiles were members of the color guard. The bugler was Henry Paulson and taps were played by Dave Conrady. Harry Jones officiated as chaplain and members of the firing squad were A. T. Bringle, commanding officer and Dr. R. D. Thompson, Ed Meners, Chas. Jones, Chas. Stewart, B. O. Oksner, Emmauel Stavros and Gordon Griffis..

Rites at the Oak Hill cemetery were in charge of the Estherville chapter of the B.P.O. Elks. Jesse Cox served as chaplain and was assisted by George Booth, Harold Reed, Wm. Henaman and C. V. Kilgore.

Pallbearers were James McGrath, Floyd Gustafson, Leo Sanders, Earl Kruse, Art Williamson and Edgar Knutson.

Members of the American Legion, the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters attended the funeral in groups. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, November 21, 1940)