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Patricia Hooper, 78, of Ferdinand, passed away, Tuesday, August 14th at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Patricia was born March 14, 1940 in Marlette, MI. to James and Marie (Netkowski) Sullivan. She married Jon Hooper on April 4, 1960 in Santa Anna, CA. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2013.

Patricia was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. She belonged to the Red Hats Society. Patricia was an Indianapolis Colts fan and enjoyed watching all sports.

She is survived by three sons, Brian (Dave Cook) Hooper of Lake Villa, IL., Robert (Stephanie) Hooper of Loogootee and David (Kristy) Hooper of Mariah Hill; two daughters, Shelly (Brian) Lange of Ferdinand and Jonelle (Ron) Bodrie of Linwood, MI.; two brothers, Dick (Marcia) Sullivan and Mike Sullivan all of Marlette, MI.; two sisters, Jeane Jacket of Orange, CA and Hellene (Jim) Bridge of Fort Gratiot, MI.; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jon and a brother, David Sullivan.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 PM at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow in St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lange Fuhs Cancer Center in Jasper. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com

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