Louise Frances Norwood

Louise Frances Norwood, (nee Hopen) R.N., 93, of Chesterfield, Mo., passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born on August 23, 1921, to Herman J. and Agnes E. Hopen (nee Boeckmann) of Jefferson City, Mo. She graduated from St. Peter's Catholic grade and high school in Jefferson City in 1939. She entered St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Booneville, Mo., and graduated in September of 1942, and was registered in the state of MO. She was employed at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City until her marriage to Ted A. Norwood Sr. of Jefferson City, Mo., on October 21, 1948. Two sons were born to this union, Stephen Hopen Norwood and the late Dr. Ted A. Norwood Jr. Survivors also include: four grandchildren:, Ted A. (Robin) Norwood III, Stephanie K. (Laura) Norwood, Sarah E. Norwood, and Jacqueline E. Norwood; two daughters-in-law, Barbara Norwood and Kathryn Norwood; one sister-in-law, Madeline Porter; many nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband of 57 years; her son; two sisters, Louis Sturm and Alvina "Sis" Rackers,; and one brother, Tony Hopen. Visitation was held at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Mo., Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held at Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin, Mo., Friday, July 17, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., Interment was held in Holy Cross Cemetery, Wildwood, Mo. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Friends may sign the familyís online guestbook at www.Schrader.com.