Madeline Hopp

MADELINE HOPP

Madeline Hopp, age 93, of Kahoka, MO, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born on August 10, 1915 near Chambersburg, MO, in the Bethlehem community, a daughter of William and Dorothy McWilliams Hopp.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, George Heinze, of Kahoka, MO; several cousins and their families; and special friends for many years, the Leroy Frazier family.

Madeline graduated from Luray High School and Kirksville State Teachers College. She was a life-long educator, serving as both teacher and principal through the years. She cared for her mother for many years as well as being a full-time farmer and teacher. She checked livestock twice a day until she was no longer able to drive and even named her cows. She also enjoyed her cats and dog who were like family to her.

As a child and young adult she attended the Bethlehem Church and served on the cemetery board. She was a member of the D.A.R. and was a history buff. She was also a member of the Clark Co. Retired Teachers.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with burial at Bethlehem Cemetery.

Memorials in lieu of flowers were requested to the Bethlehem Cemetery.