MARILYN HOEPER

Marilyn Ann (Gonion) Hoeper, age 89 of Neenah, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born January 21, 1927 in Neenah, daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys Gonion. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Menasha in 1945 and worked at Banta. On June 28, 1952, she married John E. Hoeper, who preceded her in death.

Marilyn loved visiting the cottage up North, taking car rides, and crocheting. She also enjoyed chocolate.

Marilyn is survived by her five children: Daniel (Laura) Hoeper; Mark (special friend Diane Schmieder) Hoeper; Robert (Sharon) Hoeper; Mary (Chris) Trudell; and Mike (Brenda) Hoeper; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sisters: Barbara Otto and Ruth Bunda; and her brothers: William (Paula) Gonion and James Gonion; brother-in-law, Michael (Robin) Hoeper. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven; and her in-laws: Jean and LaVonne Parker; and Richard and Joan Hoeper.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St., Neenah; Fr. Larry Seidl officiating. Visitation will be held at church from 9:30 A.M. until the hour of service.

Marilyn's family would like to extend a warm thank you to their Aunt Barbara for taking such good care of their mom. Also, thank you to Dr. Yao and his staff at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology; as well as Mary and staff from Theda Care at Home Hospice.