Agnes Margaret (Jones) Mogan passed away peacefully at home August 2nd, 2016. Agnes was born to Marion and Harvey Jones on July 4th, 1931 in Hinsdale, MT. She attended school in Hinsdale. She was a caring sister to her brother Harvey Lloyd and sister Dorothy, and later cared for her half-sisters, Opal, Joan, Alma, and Julanne.
Agnes met her husband of over 69 years, John Mogan, on a movie date. They were married July 3rd, 1947. Agnes then moved north to the farm and immediately started cooking for the farm crew without the conveniences of running water or electricity. Agnes maintained a large garden, sewed all her children’s clothes, canned, and became well known for her cooking.
In 1960 Agnes, John and the family she cherished moved to their home just outside of Hinsdale on Happy Flats. Agnes was in her glory in the kitchen cooking for large crowds of people, always remembering everyone’s favorite dish. Her culinary prowess led her to selling Princess House Crystal and being a food superintendent at the county fair. She also had a massive collection of cookbooks each of which she had read from cover to cover. She knew exactly where to find the perfect recipe for any occasion.
Agnes was always willing to step in and be a substitute mother or grandmother to anyone who needed it. The coffee was always on and there was hardly a day when friends and family weren’t gathered around the table. She extended her hospitality to all and kept busy visiting friends and neighbors, sending cards, and cooking for those in need. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren immensely and played a very active role in their lives. She always had something fun and productive planned to keep them out of trouble.
Agnes was proceeded in death by her parents, Brother Harvey Lloyd, brother-in-law Hazen Flickinger, and nieces Stephanie Cecil and Laura Mogan.
Agnes is survived by her husband John, sisters Dorothy Flickinger, Opal (Jay) Rosendahl, Joan (Jim) Dimsdale, Alma (Terry) Hering, and Julanne Gauger, sister-in-laws Joan (Bob) Howey and Evelyn Jones, daughters Dannette O’Connor and Nancy (Jim) Bowman, sons Gilbert (DeDee), Marlin (Connie), and Edwin (Shirley) Mogan, grandchildren Tracy O’Connor, Jenni Crowe, Payton Chopper, Jeremy Longtree and Zandora Longtree, Sherri (Ky) Idler, Chad (Kristine) Bowman, Peter Mogan, Brian (Alissa) Mogan, Marcus Mogan, Andy Mogan, Christina Mogan, Lacey Mogan, Kenny Mogan, Sammy (Casey) King, Mary Baumgartner, and Derek Baumgartner, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and special friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT with family receiving friends. Services will be held Monday, August 8th, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Hinsdale School in Hinsdale, MT. Burial will take place at Hillview Cemetery and a luncheon will follow at Hinsdale Legion Hall.
Memorials in honor of Agnes Mogan may be sent to Hinsdale American Legion Post #45. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be made at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Leah Erickson says
Sorry for your loss. Agnes was a very special lady and full of laughs! Hugs to the Mogan family. Lynn and Leah Erickson
Dennis Mills says
When I first started dateing Bev and met Agnes she treated me very good and we always would talk and have a good time. It was her great personality and attitude that she showed even a stranger like me that made her a fantastic person. She will be missed. She will be missed by all that knew her!
Bob Nelson says
Dear Mogan Family, I was unable to make the services today and I feel the loss of a great friend that was a mother to many of us at times as we needed some encouragement and redirection. I will never forget her smile and the many visits. Agnes was a positive influence on many more people than just her own family, I will always feel like family. I will stop next time I am in Hinsdale.
Lorene (Thingelstad) Jaynes says
Such fond memories of Agnes. Many visits in the grocery store break room! Just a dear, sweet, tell-it-like-it-is woman. Grateful to have known her and most of the family. You are all in my prayers as you move on to the next chapter without her. She will certainly be missed, and I truly believe her spirit and energy live on in all of her family. God bless!
Kristin Evans says
So sorry for your loss, sending prayers and hugs to my Mogan family!
Shirley Burns Edwards says
I am so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person. I remember all the times i used to come to Hinsdale with my mother Sherry Gaasch Burns i used to have a great time when we used to spend time at her home i remember all the good food she used to fix for anyone who ever showed up at her home even if you were not exspected. She used to make everyone feel right at home. I will miss her greatly heaven now has has a new special angel who will watch over all of us. I send all my love to all of you.
Lorraine Hughes says
I’m sorry to read about Agnes dying. Though I didn’t know her, I have heard enough to know she had a great love for all of you and was loved by all. Blessings to your family.
shelly george says
So sorry for your loss. What a great lady she was. Prayers for all of you