Jacquelyn Hoch Duggan

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Hoch Duggan, 70, a lifelong Grant County resident who made Upland, Indiana, her home for most of her life, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana, with her daughter, sister, and niece by her side. She was born October 5, 1955, in Marion, Indiana, to Charles and Bonita (Duncan) Hoch.

Raised as a farmer’s daughter, Jackie learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and determination at an early age. She graduated from Eastbrook High School as valedictorian and from Ball State University magna cum laude, later becoming a Certified Public Accountant in 1983.

Jackie began working at Avis Industrial Corporation while still in high school and joined the company full time in 1977. She spent the majority of her more than three-decade career there as Executive Vice President and CFO. In 2012, she joined Lift-A-Loft as CFO. Throughout her career, Jackie held numerous Director and Officer positions with company subsidiaries and was respected for her intelligence, financial expertise, leadership, and extraordinary work ethic.

Jackie generously shared those talents with her community, serving on countless boards of directors, frequently as Treasurer. Her service included many years with the Upland Youth Baseball and Softball League.

A lifelong member of Van Buren United Methodist Church, now known as Church of the Vine, Jackie began playing the church pipe organ at just 14 years old and continued for the remainder of her life. For nearly 57 years, her music was part of the worship and memories of generations within her church family. She also spent decades serving as choir director.

Jackie was an avid gardener, surrounding her home with hundreds of perennials and potted annuals. And, as Jackie would undoubtedly want clarified, she grew flowers—not vegetables. Her favorite was the Stargazer lily.

For all Jackie accomplished professionally and gave to her church and community, her family remained at the center of her life. Her daughter, Shannon, was a constant source of pride, and Jackie simply did not miss her softball games. Even when traveling out of state for work, she would return home for a game and then travel back to wherever work required her to be. When Shannon represented the United States playing softball in Sweden, Jackie was there, too. As Shannon grew older, their relationship grew with them, and Jackie became not only her mother and greatest supporter, but also her best friend.

Jackie adored her grandchildren, Tate, Quinn, and Lila. She loved attending their soccer games, traveling with the family, and hosting family holidays year after year, creating traditions and memories her family will carry forward. Jackie never did celebrations halfway—Easter egg hunts were elaborate enough to require a spreadsheet, Christmas was always an event, and she found great joy in creating experiences that brought her family together and gave everyone something to look forward to year after year.

Jackie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and fought the disease for more than twelve years. She refused to allow cancer to dictate how she lived, continuing to work full time and live an active, engaged life throughout her illness.

Cancer was something Jackie had. It was never who Jackie was. Even as the disease gained ground in her final months, she remained fiercely determined, fighting for her independence, for more time with those she loved, and for her life until her final day.

Jackie is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Chris) Duggan; her beloved grandchildren, Tate, Quinn, and Lila; her sister, Paula (Warren) Brose; her brother, Randy Hoch; her nieces Brittany Brose and Natalie Hoch; her nephew Lance (Gabbi) Hoch; her great-nephew Crue; her great-niece Isla; and many friends, colleagues, church family, and community members whose lives were touched by hers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bonita (Duncan) Hoch, who both passed away in 2013.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Van Buren Church of the Vine Fellowship Hall in Van Buren, Indiana.

A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Van Buren Church of the Vine, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. In accordance with Jackie’s wishes, cremation will follow.

Music was a significant part of Jackie’s life, especially Christian music. She attended countless Christian concerts and, for the past 20 years, made the annual Gaither Family Fest in Gatlinburg a tradition, in addition to enjoying several Gaither cruises. In keeping with Jackie’s lifelong love of music, those wishing to honor her memory through music are encouraged to make a contribution to a university music program of their choice. Ball State University, Jackie’s alma mater, and Indiana University are two meaningful options with connections to Jackie and her family.

Memorial contributions may also be made to Van Buren Church of the Vine, where Jackie’s lifelong faith and love of music were so deeply rooted.

Jackie worked hard, served generously, loved loyally, and fought courageously. Through the life she lived, she taught those closest to her the value of independence, determination, and simply being there for the people you love.

And through it all, she showed up.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, Indiana.