Sister Michele Kopp

ADRIAN - Sister Michele Kopp died Nov. 11, 2016, at Northwest Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. She was 76 years of age and in the 56th year of her religious profession, 42 years in the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds, and in her 14th year in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Michele was born in Flasher, N.D., to Bert and Angela (Gustin) Kopp. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, Wash.; received a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies from Seattle University in Issaquah, Wash.; and a Master of Social Work degree from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn.

Sister Michele ministered in elementary and secondary education for 10 years in Chehalis and Seattle, Wash., and Hayward, Calif. She ministered as a social worker for 12 years in St. Paul, Minn., and wellness coordinator for eight years in Seattle, Wash. Sister Michele served in Congregation leadership in Edmonds, Washi., for 13 years including five years as Prioress of the Congregation from 1998 to 2003, at which time the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds merged with the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Sister lived at Assumption Convent in Seattle, Wash.

Sister Michele is survived by her mother, Angela Kopp of Lacey, Wash.; brothers, Marvin Kopp (Mary) of Lacey, Wash.; and Stephen Kopp (Kay) of Bellevue, Wash.; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Bert; and her sisters, Antoinette and Theodora.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at St. Patrick Parish, Seattle, Wash. The Funeral Liturgy will be offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at St. Patrick Parish and burial is at 2 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Seattle.

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Harvey Funeral Home of Seattle.