Debra K. Hoops

Debra K. Hoops, 70, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Debra was born on Sept. 14, 1954, in La Porte, Indiana, to Edward and Evelyn (Young) Schmidt.

On Oct. 24, 1981, she married Jesse Ray Hoops Jr., who preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 2015.

Surviving are her two children, Ada Hoops and Sean Hoops; brothers, Raymond Schmidt of St. Cloud, Florida, and Roger (Judith) Schmidt of Michigan City; sister-in-law, Janet Schmidt; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was an adopted mom and grandma, "Oma," to many.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Robert Schmidt; and sister, Linda Schmidt.

Debra worked as a nurse for 40-plus years at numerous facilities. She obtained her LPN license in 1979 and later her RN license in 1983.

Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Dennis Meyer officiating.

A time of visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. A private family burial will take place at Beatty's Corner Cemetery in Michigan City at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Ada Hoops, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350.

Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.