Shirley May Hoppenyan Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-04T16:00:00
End: 2025-03-04T17:00:00
Location: St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley May Hoppenyan of Duluth, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on February 26, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley May Hoppenyan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Barton and Alma Barton; her husband Jim; her son James; and her sisters, Katherine Schuster, Marion Tilly, Bea Oberlander and Eleanor Hadley.

She is survived by: her children, Lori Kaess (Michael) of Andover, MN, Mary Koepke (Butch) of Duluth, Kathy Goldschmidt (Steve) of Duluth and Thomas Hoppenyan (Donika) of Ft. Myers, FL; and her brother James Barton (Gloriann) of Superior, WI. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Any memorials may be directed to Stella Maris Academy or to The General Ministry, Diocese of Duluth, 2830 E 4th Street, Duluth MN 55812.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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March 7, 2025

Fred Schuster wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Lori and Mike I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of your mother and family when I was growing up and her generosity when we visited. Love, Fred”

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Mar 04

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St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
610 99th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808

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Mar 04

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610 99th Ave W, Duluth, MN 55808

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