Melva J. Soppe, 92, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.
Born on September 6, 1930, in West Point, Iowa, the daughter of George and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Umthum) Groene. On June 19, 1960, she married Melvin E. Soppe at Saint Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1999.
Melva is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Melvin; two brothers: Wilfred and Elmer Groene; two sisters: Lorraine Overton-Scott and Adelaide Steffensmeier.
Melva was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Holy Family Parish in Fort Madison and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Club in Fort Madison. She worked for Sacred Heart Hospital and Fort Madison Community Hospital from 1952 until her retirement in 1992.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Kensington and West Point Care Center for the care they gave Melva over the last several years.
Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Saint Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Saint Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, with Father Joseph Phung as celebrant.
Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
A memorial has been established for the West Point Care Center.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.