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Sally Cope Obituary

Sally J. Cope, (nee Brewer) age 78, of Lowell, formerly of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Sally was a graduate of Jackson Township High School, Class of 1954 in Ohio. She attended Earlham College and received her degree in Nursing. She was the attendance secretary at Hobart High School for many years. Sally was a longtime member and past president of Hobart Kiwanis Club and past Lt. Governor of the Duneland Division of Kiwanis. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertine Brewer, her father, Wayne Brewer, her step-mother, Kathern Brewer and son, Jason Cope. Sally is survived by her college sweetheart and husband of 58 years, Bill Cope of Lowell; 2 daughters, Kim Ciesielski of Crown Point and Tami Kepshire of Hobart; 4 grandchildren, Danielle (David), Andy, Alyssa, and Mike (Mallary); great-granddaughter, Mikayla; brother, Steve (Jackie) Brewer, and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to meet with Sally's family on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, IN. A private service will precede the visitation. Hobart Kiwanis will conduct a memorial service Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or any Suicide prevention organization. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 24 to May 25, 2015.

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Sam & Evelyn Fleeger

May 25, 2015

May God bless you and your family.

May 25, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. I will always remember her smiling and happy. May God bless you and your family. Joe Monacy

Judy Brewer

May 25, 2015

Dearest Bill, Kim, and Tami......and family. My heart is broken for your loss, and my thoughts are with you always. A great light just went out in this world, but this Mommy is now hugging her beloved son in Heaven....and she will always be with you.....loving and watching over you. I love you all so much. Judy

Gail Schrader

May 24, 2015

Bill, Kim and Tami - I was so sad to hear of Sally's passing. She was a great gal who I loved to visit with in and out of school. God Bless you All.

Steven Hirlston

May 24, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Cope was so nice to me when I was a student at Hobart High. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed.

Lynn and Bill Wilson

May 24, 2015

Prayers to you Tami and your wonderful family.

Ron Quale

May 24, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Tami, Kim, and the entire Cope family.

Ron Quale

May 24, 2015

My deepest condolences to Tammy and Kim and the entire Cope family.

Darryl Blink

May 24, 2015

Bill and family,

I was saddened to hear of Sally's passing. We had many occasions to talk and enjoy each others company. The Attendance Office at Hobart High School ran better because Sally was there to see that it did. You and your family will be in our prayers.

William Spiller

May 24, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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