Marjorie “Grace” Hoople, of Chesterton, passed away Sunday evening, May 13, 2007 at VNA Horton Hospice Center, Valparaiso. She was 85.

She was born Jan. 29, 1922 in Liverpool, England the daughter of Edward and Grace (King) Windsor, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Hoople in Sept. 1984.

She is survived by a daughter Anne VanDenburgh, of Chesterton; three granddaughters, Stacey (Garry) Paeth, of Michigan City, Jennifer (Doug) Miller, of Valparaiso and Aimee (Scott) Gilbert, of Valparaiso; four great-grandchildren, Justin (Rachel) Ward, of Michigan City, Sgt. Robert Ward, of San Diego, Calif., Amanda Grace Ward, of Michigan City and Gavin Miller, of Valparaiso. She is also survived by family members residing in England.

Grace was a home maker.

Private family services will be conducted at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cremation will be at Calvary Crematory, Portage.

Memorials may be given to VNA Horton Hospice Center, 501 Marquette St., Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Arrangements are under the direction of White-Love Funeral Home, 425 S. 2nd St., Chesterton.

Posted 5/16/2007