April 28, 1936 - Dec. 21, 2012

ELKHART - Norma Jean Hopper, 76, of Elkhart, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in her residence.

She was born April 28, 1936, in Scottsburg to Salem F. and Marie L. (Schiller) Hopper.

Survivors include four sisters, Betty J. Roche of Mokena, Ill., Adaline Criqui of Jones, Mich., Sally (Warren) Ollis of Linesville, Pa., and Bonnie J. Bennett of Coal Valley, Ill.; one brother, Norman H. Hopper of Elkhart; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Joann Hopper. and a brother, G. Richard Hopper.

Norma worked as a reservation supervisor for Northwest Airlines, formerly North Central Airlines, for 38 years prior to her retirement in 1993.

She enjoyed needlecraft, embroidering, watching the Olympics, reading and spending time with her family.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Pastor Steve Steele will officiate.

Interment will follow in Adamsville Cemetery in Edwardsburg, Mich.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, in memory of Norma.

Tim Bock, South Bend, IN Cindy, Richard, and Hopper family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tim, Marilynn, Danny & iris Bock.

Arney Hopper, Mooresville, IN We were very sadden to learn the news of Norma's passing. We obviously cannot make it up to the viewing, but will be making a contribution to the Diabetes Association in her name. God Bless you all and Peach be with you. The Hopper's Bill, Bev, Arney, Randy, Susie Indianapolis, IN

Jan Schalliol, Elkhart, IN Very sorry to read about Norma. The Hopper family have our condoneses. Cliff and Jan Schalliol

Becky Baugher, Mechanicsville, VA Norm , Ed and I are so sorry for your loss . Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers .

Janet Miller, Goshen, IN Gaylene, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace in this time of difficulty and sorrow.