Jeanette Hazel Hopes

Jeanette H. Hopes, age 95 of Le Sueur, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 4-6 P.M. at Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur.

Jeanette was born on August 22, 1930, to Floyd and Mildred (Parks) DeMaris in Dennison, Minnesota. She attended country school near Park Rapids, where she developed the strong work ethic and kind heart that would define her throughout her life.

Jeanette married young and welcomed two children, Gary and Sherri. Later, she married William "Bill" Hopes in 1956. Together they made their home in Le Sueur, where they raised their family with the addition of their daughters; Annie, Linda and Lori.

Throughout her life, Jeanette worked in restaurants and cleaned homes, but the role she treasured most was being a mother and homemaker. She poured her heart into every meal she cooked, every batch of baked goods she shared, and every jar she carefully canned. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome. She never judged others and accepted people exactly as they were, displaying kindness and warmth to anyone who crossed her path. To know Jeanette was to feel loved. Friends quickly became family, and family always knew they had a safe place with her.

Jeanette’s grandchildren held an especially special place in her heart. Grandma Jeanette's house was a place where sleepovers were never turned down, laughter filled the rooms, and everyone knew they were cherished. She rarely, if ever, said "no" to her grandchildren, creating memories they will carry with them forever.

In her later years, Jeanette made her home at Sunrise Plaza in Le Sueur. She formed lasting friendships with neighbors and staff who became like family. She enjoyed bingo, arts and crafts, visiting with friends, and brightening the days of those around her with her sweet smile and caring nature.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Gary (Cheryl) Einertson of Shieldsville, MN, Linda (Don) Coil of Le Sueur, MN, and Lori Casey of Le Sueur, MN; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eileen and Rosemary; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends & extended family members from Sunrise Plaza. She is preceded in death by her parents; several siblings; husband, William “Bill” (2012); daughters, Sherri Rossiter and Annie Evans; son-in-law, Thomas Casey; grandchildren, John Casey and Michelle Rossiter; and many other loved ones.