He was born on December 30, 1946, in Sterling, the son of Crawford and Emily (Geidner) Hoagland. He was a 1965 graduate of Rock Falls High School. Steve served during the Vietnam War, in the Army Security Agency as a Morse Code Specialist. He married Marie A. Wellman on June 9, 1973, in Rock Falls. He had worked for many years at the former R.B.& W (later Reliant Fastner) in Rock Falls prior to retiring. Steve was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Sterling and the Rock Falls American Legion Post 902.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons: Tracey (Kristen) Hoagland of Rock Falls and Matt (Nicole) Hoagland of DeKalb; four grandchildren: Courtney, Kylee, Brenden and Logan; two great-grandchildren: Willow and Walker; his brothers: Jim (Mary) Hoagland of Alamo, TX and Tim (Kelly) Hoagland of Rock Falls; his fur companion “Jimmy”; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Brian and Mark Hoagland.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10 AM – Noon at the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls. The funeral will follow at Noon, with Pastor Zach Mapes officiating. Military honors by the Rock Falls American Legion Post 902 will conclude the services at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later date at Coloma Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in his memory to the Rock Falls American Legion Post 902.
