Kathleen H Hoppe
August 09, 1944 - December 05, 2019
Obituary
OREGON - Kathleen Ann Hoppe, age 75, of Oregon and formerly of Plover, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at BeeHive Homes of Oregon, surrounded by those who love her. She was born on Aug. 9, 1944, in Madison, the daughter of Thomas Shortreed and Katherine (Schmitt) Shortreed. Kathleen graduated from Portage High School in 1962. She married James Hoppe on Aug. 23, 1969, in Portage, Wis.
Kathleen worked for many years as a receptionist / payroll specialist for Del Monte Foods in Plover before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed golfing, walking and curling. Kathy loved spending time with her son and his family, especially Sam and Molly, who affectionately called her “Gigi.” Kathy’s brothers and sisters were also very special to her, and she enjoyed spending time with them and their families.
Kathleen is survived by her son, David (Jennifer) Hoppe; granddaughters, Samantha and Molly Hoppe; sisters, Mary Ellen (Michael) Smith, Sandra (David) Gunderson, Carol (Fred) Krez and Leona Shortreed; and brothers, Gary (Lorna) Shortreed, Duane (Judy) Shortreed, Kenneth (Mary Pauline) Shortreed, Douglas (Bonnie) Shortreed and Robert (Joni) Shortreed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Thomas Shortreed, Donald Shortreed, James Shortreed and Philip Shortreed; and James Hoppe.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 W. Cook St., Portage, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Portage. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, and at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.
The family would like to thank Josh, Gina, Andy and the entire staff at Beehive Homes of Oregon for taking such wonderful care of Kathy. They would also like to thank the caring staff of Agrace HospiceCare for helping them through the final weeks. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Wed Dec 11, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Thu Dec 12, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
St. Mary's Catholic Church • 309 W. Cook St., Portage, WI 53901
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Dec 12, 2019 @ 11:30 AM CDT
St. Mary's Catholic Church • 309 W. Cook St., Portage, WI 53901
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Memories
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Vickie Miller
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Sympathy to your family
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Lisa Miller
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Dave, Jennifer, Sam and Molly, Please accept our sympathies for your loss. We look forward to hearing stories about fun times with your mom and Gigi., Lisa and William Miller
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lyn Holmes
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David, Jennifer and Family,
Jack and I send our condolences for the loss of your mother. Kathy had such a warm and welcoming smile. I liked her so much the first time I met her when you first moved into the neighborhood. We had such fun when all the kids were little and playing from house to house. Very fond memories.
Jack and Lyn Holmes
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Kay McMahon Showers
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Kathy and I were classmates at St. Mary's School. I have fond memories of walking to school together, going to girl scout camp. We had a good laugh when she went to Milwaukee with me to visit my grandmother. She had her first ride on an escalator in Gimbels department store. She was always full of joy. Kay McMahon Showers