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1920 - 2006
 Age: 85
KOPPERS, Valentine “Val”
North Street
Paw Paw
Passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 5, 2006 at LakeView Community Hospital, Paw Paw. Val was born June 25, 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium the daughter of Frank and Gabrielle Dircken. She came to America with her family in 1930 to Chicago where she met her husband and true love, Edward P. Koppers. Val was a cook for Paw Paw High School for many years, was Treasurer for the Paw Paw Senior Citizens, and loved playing bingo, knitting, and most of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. On February 20, 1946 in Chicago, IL Val was united in marriage to Edward P. Koppers who preceded her in death on April 26, 1989. She was also preceded in death by a son Frank Koppers; son-in-law, Rick Armstrong; daughter-in-law, Therese Koppers; sister, Maria Lenzini; and a brother, Charles Dircken. Surviving are 2 daughters, Suzett Armstrong of Amarillo, TX; and Tina (Edward) Hancox of Gobles; son Patrick (Deb) Koppers of Schoolcraft; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; many nieces nephews and cousins in Europe; many loving bingo friend and wonderful neighbors. Family will receive friends Tuesday (Today 3/7) at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. with Pastor Kim Hancox officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
dhuyvetter Xavier
xavier.dhuyvetter@skynet.be
Thursday April 6, 2006 at
3:41 PM
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The family Dhuyvetter-Vermeulen Xavier(son of Andre Dhuyvetter) present our regards of sympathy to the whole family.
From Dhuyvetter Xavier,his wife Greta Son Arne and daugter Hanne.
Zwevegem west-vlaanderen Belgie
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rudy dhuyvetter
ritavermander@yahoo.com
Friday March 31, 2006 at
8:46 AM
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on behalf of the late Muarice Dhuyvetter and his sons Gaston (Gustaaf) and André and both the widows Maria and Rosette, we present our regards of sympathy to the whole family and grieve; we hope you all find find solace in the memory of Valentine.
rudy dhuyvetter and rita vermander
kurt and cindy dhuyvetter and children tristan and silke
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Karen Leigh Middaugh-Jungel
klmjungel@msn.com
Thursday March 30, 2006 at
10:35 AM
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Suzett, Tina & Pat; I am so sorry. Mom called me right away, and I am very saddened. I have many memories, as friends, neighbors; and, just 'another student' in the PPHS cafeteria lunch line. I don't think I ever saw Mrs. Koppers with a frown on her face. She was always smiling or laughing. How she loved you kids . . . Such a proud Mother! The last time I saw here was in the Shopping Center about 2 years ago (last winter). Mom and I were 'running in' (was raining) as she was on her way out. We got caught up on 'things' (the Cliff Note version); laughed and hugged! I am very grateful for 'that moment'. Jesus, you have a very special woman with you now. Dear friends, you have my prayers and blessings. Love, Karen.
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Lode and Mia Broos
Friday March 24, 2006 at
1:54 PM
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To the attention of Miss TINA HANCOX – 27497 3/st St. - Gobles, MI 49055 (USA), daughter of Valentine « Val » Koppers who passed away on Sunday March 5th.
Now that Valentine is at rest with her family in heaven, you may always continue to contact us.
Dear Tina and family, we sympathize with you all in your loss of Valentine. We certainly will console you next sunday with our prays in the high mass and Mia, who is member of the choir, will celebrate a song to the memory of Val’s soul. As it is usual here, we will lighten for Val a candle under the Crucifix of Jesus Christ and pray together to Our Heavenly Father.
Was Valentine ill the last months, as always and each year, we receive in the very beginning of december a beautifull card with Christmas wishes, but not last december. But we understand it…85 years old is not common.
Our address is : Fam. Mia and Lode Broos
Singel 68
2640 MORTSEL. (and not 2510 as you mentionned ! ! !)
BELGIUM.
Regards, Mia and Lode.
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Lode and Mia Broos
Lbroos@myonline.be
Friday March 24, 2006 at
1:52 PM
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To the attention of Miss TINA HANCOX – 27497 3/st St. - Gobles, MI 49055 (USA), daughter of Valentine « Val » Koppers who passed away on Sunday March 5th.
Now that Valentine is at rest with her family in heaven, you may always continue to contact us.
Dear Tina and family, we sympathize with you all in your loss of Valentine. We certainly will console you next sunday with our prays in the high mass and Mia, who is member of the choir, will celebrate a song to the memory of Val’s soul. As it is usual here, we will lighten for Val a candle under the Crucifix of Jesus Christ and pray together to Our Heavenly Father.
Was Valentine ill the last months, as always and each year, we receive in the very beginning of december a beautifull card with Christmas wishes, but not last december. But we understand it…85 years old is not common.
Our address is : Fam. Mia and Lode Broos
Singel 68
2640 MORTSEL. (and not 2510 as you mentionned ! ! !)
BELGIUM.
Regards, Mia and Lode.
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patricia bigelow starr
Wednesday March 8, 2006 at
9:51 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss at this time.
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