TRAVERSE CITY — Marilynn M. Hogan, 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2011.Born June 17, 1920, in Ann Arbor, she was the daughter of John L. and Marie (Rowe) Osborn. She often joked about "growing up in the jail," for her father was Sheriff of Washtenaw County for most of her formative years. The family's apartment was on the floor above the jail.In 1941, she married the love of her life, Paul K. Hogan, who preceded her in death in 1991. Marilynn and Paul resided in Ann Arbor their entire married life, raising and nurturing their family with many extended family members nearby.She worked as a purchasing agent for the Chemistry Department at the University of Michigan for 15 years. It was not until 1999 that she left Ann Arbor and moved to Traverse City.Marilynn's family and friends were always closest to her heart. She found pleasure in homemaking, cooking and gardening, pursuing each with creativity and joy. Her home was truly a haven for all, and she felt "One is nearer to God in a garden, than anywhere else on earth."Each day Marilynn spread happiness with her beautiful disposition and smile — gentle, kind and loving to all — beloved by all. She is survived by her daughters, Pam (Paul) Boesen, of Williamsburg, and Suzanne Hogan, of Traverse City; two grandsons, Paul (Elizabeth) Boesen, of Falls Church, Va., and Matthew (Christal) Boesen, of Woodberry Forest, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Erik, Megan, Hannah, Zack and Emily; and one brother, Charles (Marileigh) Osborn, of Haines City, Fla.We all cherish her memory and celebrate her life. Marilynn will be interred in the family plot at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor. There will be a private family service at a later date.In remembrance of Marilynn, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Michigan Chapter, 921 W. 11th St., Suite 1W, Traverse City, MI 49684.Kindly share your memories with the family on their online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com . Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.