Katherine Marie Hoopingarner Obituary
The family of Katherine Marie Hoopingarner of Rowan, Iowa announces her passing on September 9, 2026. Katherine, born on June 18, 1942, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Katherine Marie Hoopingarner or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her mother Mable Hackbarth (Graff); her former husband Louie Hoopingarner; her grandson Robert Rauch; her parent August Hackbarth; her daughter Donna Johnson; her siblings, Betty Swanson, Mary Lester, Barbara Hackbarth, Shirley Southard, Herbie Hackbarth, Lester Hackbarth and David Hackbarth; and her in-laws, Raymond Swanson, Frank Lester, Les Southard, Norman Pals and Ellen Hackbarth.
She is survived by: her husband Eugene Hoopingarner (Louie); her daughters, Alice Bliss (Mitch), Brenda Rauch and Jodi Benetti (Marco); her grandchildren, Ashley Keeling (Tom), Kimberly Hofland (Eric), Isabella Benetti, Vince Benetti, Gianna Benetti and Elsa Benetti; her great grandchildren, Brandon Hofland, Tyler Hofland and Aria Hofland; and her sister Charlotte Pals. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the United Church of Rowan (811 Pesch St, Rowan, IA 50470). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
