Hopper, Frances “Frannie”

Frances “Frannie” Hopper age 72, of Springfield, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at her home.

She is survived by her son, Douglas Hopper of Eagle River, AK; her daughter, Denise (Greg) Michael of Mt. Vernon, IN; four grandchildren Jake (Glenna) Carlberg, Madeline Poshard, Nathaniel Michael, and Katherine Stoppelwerth; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Gavin Carlberg; three sisters, Betty Hardin of Springfield, Rosie Hergenrother of Pleasant Plains, and Marjorie Jorgensen (Elmer) of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis in 2010; an infant son, John; two brothers, Mike Burns and Robert Burns; and her parents..

Frannie was born September 24, 1942 in Tolono, IL, the daughter of Alvin and Wilma (Bretzlaff) Polk.

She married Dennis Hopper on June 18, 1960 in Petersburg.

Frannie worked for the Williamsville School District for several years.

She was a member of the Sweetwater Christian Church. Her greatest joys were her friends and family.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, December 26, 2014 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the Williamsville Fire Department.