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2013
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Norma Hoffmann Obituary
Evansville, IN
Norma Lee (Elpers) Hoffmann, age 84, of Evansville, passed away on the birthday of her late husband Jerry, on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at her home.
Norma was homemaker and a waitress at many local restaurants. She had also worked as the kitchen manager at the Knights of St. John at St. Wendel. Norma was a former member of St. Wendel Catholic Church as well as a current member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Ann's Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John at St. Wendel. She was an active volunteer for many years at the Little Sisters of the Poor, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals' fan and was well known for her quilting.
Surviving Norma are five daughters, Debra (David) Stevens of Evansville, Brenda Phillips of Newburgh, Ellen (Larry) Howard of Henderson, Cheryl (Mark) Haskins and Susie (Brad) Traylor, both of Evansville; four sons, John (Susie) Hoffmann of Monrovia, IN, George (Jan) Hoffmann of Evansville, Chris (Cathy) Hoffmann of Wadesville and Matthew "Bubba" Hoffmann of Evansville; eight sisters, Mary (Frank) Martin, Allene (Joe) Hisch, Rita (Scott) Hipp, Martina (Charlie) Angermeier, Rosie (Gilbert) Adler, Emma Jean (Richard) Couture, Janie (Keith) Ward and Hilda (Francis) Spahn and three brothers, Herman "Bud" (Sandra) Elpers, Paul (Sarah) Elpers, and Dennis (Carol) Elpers. Also surviving are nineteen grandchildren, Elizabeth Dennis, Samuel Fehrenbacher, Kyle Hoffmann, Kelly Steinback, Hank Hoffmann, Emma Hoffmann, Andrea Balboni, Michael Phillips, Laura Cooper, Joseph Howard, Ashley Hoffmann, Kelsey Hoffmann, Jamie Hoffmann, Daniel Hoffmann, Clinton Hoffmann, Jackson Traylor, Eva Traylor, Lillian Traylor and Owen Traylor and three great grandchildren, Peyton Hoffmann, Carter Steinback and Nolan Steinback.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jerome Hoffmann in 1997 and by a great grandson, Theodore Scott Dennis.
A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:00 A.M. until service time on Wednesday at St.Wendel Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Deaconess Hospice and staff for the compassionate care shown to Norma.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice Foundation, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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for Norma Hoffmann
December 18, 2013
Ellen,
My father passed away 11/27 so please know you are in my prayers. Your mom looks like a gentle and kind lady and she passed these traits onto you. You are her loving legacy and there is no greater gift that she could have passed on to you! Peace and love, Kim Planchard
Chris Shouse
December 2, 2013
Ellen, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
Jenny Cooper
November 29, 2013
Matt, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 27, 2013
Brenda, Thinking of you. So sorry to hear about your loss. Becky (work)
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Greg Sanders
November 27, 2013
Norma was a true angel. What a wonderful legacy she and Jerry have created. May their memories go on forever in your families.
Beth Ellen Ethridge
November 26, 2013
Ellen:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting your mother, but knowing you I can only imagine she was as lovely as you are. Take time with your family and my thuoghts are with you.
Beth Ellen Ethridge
Jennifer & Greg Clausheide
November 26, 2013
Bubba~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your mother's love live on in your memories and may they bring you peace and comfort.
Angie Caccavalle
November 26, 2013
Ellen, Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela Smith
November 26, 2013
Ellen,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Angela Smith
November 26, 2013
Always a pleasure to be in Norma's company and what a fantastic family she has. I am thankful for all the memories of time spent with the Hoffmann's. Our hearts go out to her family.
Chad & Wanda Englert, Jenna Gibson
Tammy Ellison
November 25, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Jeff, Tammy & Cameron Ellison
Tarah Johnson
November 25, 2013
Ellen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at what I would imagine to be a very difficult time. May God give you peace and understanding at this time and beyond. Blessings and love~ Tarah
Sam McDonald
November 25, 2013
Ellen,
Please know my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I know your mom is proud of the legacy she left that will be forever live in her children and love ones. God bless you & your family
Sam
Don & Diane Newcomb
November 25, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and grant you peace.
Angela Elpers
November 25, 2013
I have many fond memories of Aunt Norma Lee (and Uncle Jerry) and being welcomed in their home. So sad for her loss, but I know she is at peace now. I love you Hoffman family!
Vicky (Hisch) Berneking
November 25, 2013
Matt, Sending prayers to you & your family.
Franny and Debbie Hoehn
November 25, 2013
Sending our sympathy and offering our prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Laura Schmitt
November 25, 2013
I wish to offer my sympathy and prayers to Norma's family.
Sister Laura Marie Schmitt (sister of Delores, Albert and Martin)
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