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Nancy Hopp Obituary
Born: July 17, 1953 in Joliet, IL
Died: June 18, 2024 in St. Charles, IL
Nancy J. Hopp, 70, of St. Charles, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born July 17, 1953, in Joliet, Illinois.
Nancy was a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Northern Illinois University, and MacCormac College. She worked for over 40 years in the court reporting and legal support industry as a court reporter, court reporting firm partner, litigation support software liaison, and president of a court reporting firm. In her retirement, Nancy traveled the world with family and friends while also volunteering her time at Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry. After living in St. Louis for over 10 years, she returned to the Chicago suburbs with her partner, Scott Krejci, at the beginning of 2024.
One of Nancy's greatest passions was music. She spent her childhood and teenage years mastering the piano. In motherhood, Nancy instilled a love of music and musicianship in both her children. Later in adulthood, she learned to play bass guitar and would go on to play in a band, participate in camps at Victor Wooten's Center for Music & Nature, play at the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, and attend countless live music events across the country.
Nancy is survived by her two adoring children, Stephanie (husband, Andrew Klinsky) Hopp and Nicholas Hopp; her loving partner, Scott Krejci; her brothers, Jim (Lisa) Marenche and Bob Marenche; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Stephanie (Biegun) Marenche; and her dear friend and former husband, Gary Hopp.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 18, 4-8 p.m., at The Venue (21 S. Broadway Avenue - Route 25 - Aurora, IL 60505). For event details, directions, and parking, please visit Nancy's Ever Loved webpage. Please note that The Venue cannot accept flowers and gifts. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that memorial contributions be made in Nancy's name to her favorite organizations (listed on her Ever Loved webpage).
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Jacquie Hayes Vancina
July 3, 2024
Many, many great childhood memories of Nancy and the Marenche Clan but here is one to share. When John Kennedy was killed in 1963 we were given the day off for his funeral. I think we had to go to mass and then we were out for the day. I remember leaving home with all my Barbie stuff to go to Nancy´s house to play Barbie. My mother was appalled that I would not choose to stay home and watch the funeral on TV. I clearly remember her saying "when you grow up and people ask where you were during Kennedy´s funeral you are going to have to say I was at Nancy Marenche´s playing Barbie". That did not deter me. I went to Nancy´s house and we played Barbie all afternoon. So there, now you know 60+ years later where Nancy was during Kennedy´s funeral. I am pretty sure we had a good time that day. And yes, I do tell people I spent the day of Kennedy´s funeral playing Barbie with Nancy.
Terri Hayes
July 2, 2024
Spent many a day at the Marenche house on Oakland Ave playing with Nancy. Always had the best toys and the nicest Mom! Prayers are with all.
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