Doris Hopwood Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Doris Hopwood of Morton, Illinois, who passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doris Hopwood to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Bessler and Emma Bessler (Kaupp); her husband Robert Hopwood; her daughter Beth Jeanette Hopwood; her son-in-law Jim Gilles; and her siblings, Rosemary Mahany and Jerome Bessler.

She is survived by: her children, Becky Gilles, Bonny Lane (Bill), Brian Hopwood (Denise) and Brenda Hopwood; her grandchildren, Scott, Sarah, Jeff, Jason, Jon, Brett, Tyler, Casey, Emily, Stephanie, Matt and Rachel; and her great grandchildren, Kyle, Ava, Lila, Emma, Sophie, Jeffrey, Jordan, Jayden, Jonny, Natalie, Lyla, Banks and Poppy.

Memorials may be made to Central Illinois Christmas Fund, formerly called the Journal Star Christmas Fund, https://donate.salarmyncil.org. or PO Box 5054, Peoria, IL 61601-5054.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
KNAPP - JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER

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September 2, 2025

Terri “Pic55” Lynn wrote a sympathy message

“Mrs Hopwood was the sweetest lady . I enjoyed growing up on Missouri st as she was just like another Mom❤️ I’m sorry to the family for yr loss. Sending my love and prayers. Terri Piccoli”