Obituaries

November 20, 1945 to March 11, 2022

WINAMAC - Diana L. Hopkins, 76, of Winamac, passed away Friday, March 11, at her home.

She was born Nov. 20, 1945 in Gary, to the late Eugene and Harriett Hood Molnar. She was a graduate of William A. Wirt High School in Gary. On Jan. 30, 1967 in Miller, IN she married Richard C. Hopkins who survives.

Diana Hopkins

She is also survived by:
Richard A. (Suzi) Hopkins, Georgia, Son
Victoria L. (Carl) Banks, Arkansas, Daughter
Gene A. Hopkins, Valparaiso, Son
6 grandchildren
5 great grandchildren

Proceeded in death by:
Eugene Molnar, Brother

Mrs. Hopikins was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and Christian Mothers. She was a longtime member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary #502 in South Haven, IN, as well as past president of the American Legion Auxiliary for Indiana’s Second District. She was also a longtime member and first female member of the Lion’s Club in South Haven. While her accomplishments may not seem big to many, she was the world record holder for her family.

A rosary service will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Visitation will follow from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. A scriptural wake service will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, also at the funeral home, followed by a Christian Mothers’ service. A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, with Rev. Andrew DeKeyser officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.

Memorial donations may be made to Boys Town (www.boystown.org) or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (www.mercyhome.org). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or donations may be made online.

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