Norwood, R.N., Louise Frances (nee Hopen), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Friday, July 10, 2015.
She was born on August 23, 1921 to Herman J. and Agnes E. Hopen (nee Boeckmann) of Jefferson City, MO. She graduated from St. Peter's Catholic grade and high school in Jefferson City in 1939.
She entered St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Booneville, MO and graduated in September of 1942 and was registered in the state of MO. She was employed at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City until her marriage to Ted A. Norwood, Sr. of Jefferson City, MO on October 21, 1948.
Two sons were born to this union, Stephen Hopen Norwood and the late Dr. Ted A. Norwood, Jr.
Survivors also include four grandchildren: Ted A. (Robin) Norwood, III, Stephanie K. (Laura) Norwood, Sarah E. Norwood, and Jacqueline E. Norwood. Two daughters-in-law: Barbara Norwood and Kathryn Norwood. One sister-in-law: Madeline Porter. Many nieces and nephews, numerous great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, her son, two sisters Louis Sturm and Alvina "Sis" Rackers, and one brother, Tony Hopen.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, 9:45 a.m. to Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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