Alanna Jay Schnell (nee: Hogue) 73, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday June 28, 2023 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina following a long illness. She was born February 21, 1950 in Mishawaka, IN.  Alanna was a Special Education Teacher in the Elyria School system for over forty years.  She treasured spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren, and enjoyed working word puzzles.  Survivors include her loving husband of forty six years; Gary R. Schnell, two sons; Jarrod R. (Jennifer) of Killeen, TX., Justin G. (Alli) of Atlanta, GA.  Additional survivors include seven grandchildren; Jarrod, Guinevere, Peter, Evelyn, Savanna, Crawford, Graham, a sister; Gayl Strebel of Elyria, two brothers; Jeff Hogue (Kathy) of Mantua, OH., Richard Hogue (Alice) of North Ridgeville.  Alanna was preceded in death by an infant son; Jeremy P. and her parents; Richard A. and Marilyn A. (nee: Osborne) Hogue.  Memorial services will be 7:00 PM Monday July 3, 2023 at First Baptist Church of LaGrange 200 Church St. LaGrange, OH 44050 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until time of services at 7:00 PM on Monday. Pastor Noel Hack will officiate.   Burial will be private. The family suggests that memorial contributions in Alanna's memory be sent to First Baptist Church of LaGrange. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com