Verla Crabtree Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Verla M. (Hopman) Crabtree, 83, of Rossville, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at her home. She was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Ash Grove Township, the daughter of Herman "Hops" and Pearline (Rapp) Hopman. She married William L. Crabtree on Jan. 22, 1955, in Ash Grove Township. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Jackson of Cotopaxi, Colo., Joyce (Mike) Maloy of Martinsville, Ind., and Marilyn (Wayne) Williams of Rossville; a sister, Melva (Byron) Langdell of Prescott, Ariz.; a brother, Weldon (Marie) Hopman of Prescott, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Dino Rudin of Glendale, Ariz., Jake Maloy of Indianapolis and Morgan Williams of Rossville; a step-grandchild, Josh Maloy of Dayton, Ohio; a great-grandchild, Andreana Rudin of Glendale, Ariz.; a step-grandchild, Brianna Maloy of Dayton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and a special aunt, Irene Schutte of Crescent City. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Crabtree worked at The Coachman, and later worked at Mr. L's and the Rossville American Legion. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hoopeston, and did volunteer work for many church functions and for World Relief Quilts. She loved sewing, quilting and gardening. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with Rev. James Batchelor officiating. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston, and one hour prior to the funeral Saturday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 302 N. Market St., Hoopeston IL 60942 or Carle Hospice, 206 A. W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, IL 61822.

Verla Crabtree

December 31, 1927 - March 29, 2011