Edward "Joe" Hogan, 75, of Granite City, IL died on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Evercare @University in Edwardsville, IL.

He was born on May 4, 1950 in Granite City, IL to Earl J. and Dorothy (nee:  Brandes) Hogan.

Joe married Aletha Myrick in Granite City on September 22, 1990.

The loving husband, father and grandfather retired as a truck driver after 37 years of employment. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran.  He enjoyed watching television, especially the show 'Cops".  Joe was an outgoing person who loved to talk and that is why he never met a stranger.

Joe is survived by his wife, Aletha Hogan; 3 daughters:  Sabrina Hogan of Granite City, Alexia Wilkinson of Osceola, AR and Tori Francis of Granite City; a son, Brandon Hogan of Granite City and 2 grandchildren:  Levi and Hope.  Also surviving are2 brothers:  Earl Hogan of Granite City and Carl (Teresa) Hogan of Hecker, IL; 4 sisters:  Grace (Frank) Parker of Granite City, Earline (Kenneth) Schienschang of Smithboro, IL, Margaret Parker of IA and Anna (Danny) Raper of Greenville, IL and his former spouse, Joane Francis of Granite City.

Besides his parents, Joe is preceded in death by 3 brothers:  Tony Hogan, Michael Hogan and Bernard Hogan; a sister, Shirley Hogan and a brother in law, David Parker.

Memorials may be made to Wojstrom Funeral Home in care of the family.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com