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Catherine Hopper Obituary

Catherine "Kay" A. Hopper nee McPartland, age 81 of Downers Grove. Formerly of Berwyn. Retired owner of Riverside Learning Tree Daycare Center. Beloved wife of 59 years to John. Loving mother of Debbie (Paddy) Grealish, Kathy (the late Bill) Foreman, John (Anita) Hopper, Tricia Hopper, Mary Kay Caporali and Michael Hopper. Beloved daughter of the late Bridget and Joseph McPartland. Proud grandmother of Cara, Jill, Bill, Joe, Mike, Bridget, Zach, Katie and Madeline. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Jack McPartland, Patrick (Margaret) McPartland, Mary (the late Jack) Fitzgerald and Peter (Margaret) McPartland. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends to gather Tuesday, March 1st for memorial visitation 8:30AM until time of Memorial Mass 10AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 8404 S. Cass Ave. Darien. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel (630) 293-5200.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 27, 2016.

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Mary Drislane

May 11, 2016

My memories of "Mrs. Hopper" Kay from when we lived on Leamington are wonderful. I am so happy that I got to see her last September. She was a wonderful lady. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can all find peace with your memories of Kay. May she now be at peace.
Love and prayers to the entire family.

Kathy Murphy Capezio

February 28, 2016

My condolences to all of you during this difficult time. I adored Mrs Hop and will forever miss her. May she rest in eternal peace and love with all the her beloved departed souls. They are loving her presence right now! Love all of you!

Peggy Finley-Roppolo

February 28, 2016

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

8404 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL

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Memorial Mass

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

8404 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL

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