Viola Hoppe Obituary
We announce the death of Viola Hoppe (Antigo, Wisconsin), who passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 98. Viola will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola Hoppe to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Bentz and Anna Bentz; her husband Norman Hoppe; her son John Hoppe; and her in-laws, Anna, Clayton Smith, Oscar and Marie Hoppe.
She is survived by: her daughter Peggy Mecklenburg (Gary) of Janesville; her grandchildren, Paul Woods (Cathy) of Verona, WI, Pete Woods of Eagle River, MI, Elizabeth Enerson (Josh) of Janesville, WI and Sarah Falconer (Mike) of Santa Rosa, CA; her great grandchildren, Serenity, Jack, Nicholas, Ben, Melody, Hazel, Noah, Emily, Elsie, George, Kera, Kristin, Christopher, Mason and Jake; her great great grandchildren, Janie, Ellie, Joey, Carter and Chloe; her siblings-in-law, Judy Smith, Vonne Hoppe-Breuer, James Smith, Richard Smith and Ron Breuer; her sisters, Velda (Al Geldon) and Gloria (Marvin Tessmer); her siblings-in-law, Betty Seeman, Gail Smith, Val Smith, Ed Seeman and Jerry Smith; her nephews, Gary and Dan; and her niece Jeane. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A wake will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Bradley Funeral Home & Crematory (1550 Neva Rd, Antigo, WI 54409). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the St. John Catholic Church (415 6th Ave, Antigo, WI 54409).
