Anna Rogan

MIDDLETON-Anna May Cogan Rogan was born in Weehawken, NJ on Sept. 30, 1924 to parents James and Grace Moriarty Cogan who later relocated to Lakewood,Ohio. Ann was the oldest of seven living siblings, little Henry having died of pneumonia. She attended parochial school and graduated from Lakewood High in 1942. Her typing and shorthand skills soon enabled her to become private secretary to the president of Standard Oil of Cleveland. She looked forward to helping the war effort in some meaningful capacity and accepted a position with the American Red Cross, initially in Korea and then in Kyoto Japan, where she met the love of her life, First Lt. John F. Rogan, Finance Corps, in July 1950. They immediately recognized their many background similarities-both Irish, Catholic, oldest of seven, only one letter difference in their last name, and soon began making plans to marry in Ann's home town when they rotated back to the states. Unfortunately, the sudden outbreak of the Korean War interfered with these plans and it appeared that Jack would be sent to Korea. Convinced that they were meant for each other, they decided to get married right away and hope for the best. They located a Catholic priest and were married in Kyoto on July 16, 1950. They spent the next 22 months in Sasebo, Japan where Suzanne, the first of nine children, was born in May, 1951. Ann was a wonderful, kind, supportive, and loving wife and mother who had a great sense of humor and positive outlook on life. Her strength and grace was evident to all who knew her. In addition to Suzanne, the other children are John, Jr., Kathleen, Patricia, Colleen, Michael, Kevin, David and Maureen. The grandchildren are Trevor and Jenna Rogan, Ryan and Kelsey Padgham, Aidan and Cameron Cozzi, Noah Rogan, and Kyle and Krista Cazares. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her siblings James, twins Robert & Richard, Patricia, Grace, and Lucille. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton at 12 Noon on Monday, February 2, 2015 with Father Mariadas Bekala presiding. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 AM until the time of the service at the church. Private family burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s name may be made to St. Bernard’s Parish or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761