Dianne Veronica Hopkins, age 82 of Capac, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 20, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1940, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Mary (Opalech) Tarnacki. Dianne attended Pershing High School in Detroit. She married her husband, Perry Hopkins Jr., June 20, 1959, in Detroit. In 1972, they moved to Capac where, they raised their family. Dianne was a great cook. Her family especially loved her lasagna, pierogis, and chop suey as well as her carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed gardening and raised golden retrievers. Dianne traveled to Ormond Beach in Florida with her husband during the winter months. She also traveled with her sisters to the east coast states and ventured across the ocean to Ireland, Scotland and England. She loved spending time with her family and will be missed by many.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Perry of 64 years; loving children Perry (Tracie) Hopkins of Imlay City, Paul (Lori) Hopkins of Burtchville, Michael (Cristen) Hopkins of Imlay City, Deanna (Frank) Giglio of Ray; beloved grandchildren Rebecca Hopkins, Evan Hopkins, Erin Hopkins, Alyssa (Brian) Badder, Brenan Hopkins, Austin Hopkins, Tyler Mamps, Trevor Mamps, Tristan Hopkins, Tiffany Hopkins, Cole Giglio and one great grandson Lincoln Badder. Also surviving siblings Joan (Don) Swantek, Margaret Lulek, Bob (Collette) Tarnacki, Joyce Kralik, and Joe (Bonnie) Tarnacki. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charlotte Plummer, and John Tarnacki.
Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 10-11 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 11 a.m. with Deacon Franz Hoffer officiating. All arrangements will be held at Muir Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, 2650 S. Van Dyke, Imlay City, MI 48444.
Memorial donations can be made in Dianne’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org.) Please share a story or photos on the Memory Page for Dianne at www.muirfh.com
