Hoganson, Hans L. (28 Sep 1879 - 31 Jan 1921)

Hans L. Hoganson, who was well known in this city, died at his home in Tioga, Jan. 31, 1921. Having been ailing for some time, he went to the Eau Claire Hospital, where an operation was performed for cancer of the stomach. Seemingly he had never fully recovered from the operation, and had been gradually failing.

Deceased was born in Norway, Sept, 28, 1879, being 41 years and 4 months at the time of his death. He came to America when but a child and later came to Neillsville, Clark County, Wis. Her he was married to Otelia Toraason Sept. 3, 1904. To them were born two children, a boy and a girl. He leaves besides his wife and two children, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, namely, Mrs. L.F. Waggoner, Mrs. J.A. Barney, Mrs. P.W. Jostad, Mrs. M. Cowles, John L. Hoganson and Albert Hoganson.

Hans Hoganson was an honest and industrious man, always ready to lend a helping hand. He was a kind husband and father, well liked by all who knew him.

Fuenral services were held at the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Blair, Wis., Feb. 5, Rev. S.S. Uberg and Rev. A.J. Boe officiating. Six of his brothers-in-law acted as pallbearers. Some of his Neillsville friends attended the funeral and it May be said that he will be mourned and missed by all his acquaintances.