Obituaries

August 23, 1949 to May 9, 2022

WINAMAC - Beverly J. “Bev” Hooper, 72, of Rensselaer, formerly of Star City, passed away Monday, May 9, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette.

She was born Aug. 23, 1949 in Lafayette, to the late Lee E. and Merlene F. Linback Kiser. She graduated from Star City High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970. On May 31, 1969, she married Layne Hooper in Pulaski. He survives.

Bev Hooper

She is also survived by:
Shannon (Jennifer) Hooper, Thornton, CO, Son
Trisha Giombetti, Lindenhurst, IL, Daughter
Peyton Hooper, Granddaughter
Chase Hooper, Grandson
Andrea L Childs, Florida, Sister

Mrs. Hooper enjoyed cooking, antiquing, and attending auctions. She enjoyed meeting new people and spending time with her friends. She especially enjoyed traveling to see her kids and grandkids. As a phenomenal cook, she could conjure warmth and love through food and baked goods. Cakes, cookies, and large meals were a labor of love and something that was always being prepared to delight anyone lucky enough to be close when they were fully prepared. She was a kind and compassionate mother, and her children felt a special bond with her well into their adult years. To know Beverly was to know a friend. She could strike up a conversation with anyone, at any time, on any topic, and they were left with the warmth of her humor and kindness. Bev will be tremendously missed by all who were privileged enough to know her; rest peacefully, Bev.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, June 3, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. A celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m., (June 3), at the funeral home with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military honors following services at the funeral home.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pulaski Animal Center.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.