Jeannette H. Hopkins

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Jeannette H. Hopkins, nee Baker, age 76 of Dyer, IN passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beloved wife of Mark Hopkins.  Loving mother of Lisa (Marc) Crady.  Doting grandmother of Linus and Orin.  Dear sister of Carolyn (Paul) Dorr.  Preceded in death by her parents Earl and Gertrude Baker.  Jeannette had been a teacher for many years at St. John’s Lutheran School in Lansing, IL as well as St. Paul Lutheran School in Munster, IN.  She was gentle, quiet, kind and thoughtful.  Her life was full of love and caring for her family and friends.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, including the squirrels and birds she fed every day.

A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church & School, 8601 Harrison Ave., Munster, IN 46321 ( www.stplmunster.com )  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com