Sophie Agnes Krupa passed away at home on Aug. 31, 2020 with her son Larry and daughter-in-law Jean at her side home in Palmer, Alaska.  Sophie was born Oct. 18, 1921 in Amber Township, Mason County, Ludington, to Joseph and Agnes (Zasadnia) Motyka.

Sophie graduated from St. Simon High School in 1940. She retired as a bank teller for First of America Bank, Ludington, after 21 years in 1984.

On Feb. 15, 1943, Sophie married Richard Carl Krupa. They were married 58 years; Richard preceded her in death May 2001.  Sophie and Richard visited their son Larry and his family many times in North Pole, Alaska. Sophie continued to visit every winter until 2006 when she relocated with Larry and Jean to Finger Lake in Palmer, Alaska.

Sophie remained active and independent, filling her time baking Alaska State Fair (blue ribbon) pies, playing bingo, cards and puzzling. She completed 1,803 puzzles, starting her last one the day before admission to Providence Hospital for a heart attack. Her great-granddaughter Zosha finished the last piece with Grandpa Larry while Sophie was in Hospice at home.

Sophie is survived by her sister Rose Forman, Ludington; sister-in-law Mary Ann Yeager, Grand Rapids; son Lawrence (Jean) Krupa, Palmer, Alaska; grandson Rich (Karen) Krupa, Sitka, Alaska; granddaughter Dory (Tim) Haworth, Anchorage, Alaska; great-granddaughters Zosha Krupa and Kaleigh Haworth; great-grandson Rion Haworth; nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to Providence E.D; Dr. Gray; Palliative Care; and the team at ANCORA Hospice compassionate care.

Due to COVID-19 a Memorial Mass for Sophie will be held at Sacred Heart Parish at 9 a.m., Sept. 9, 2020 in Wasilla, Alaska. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, and Father Wayne B. Wheeler will assist with a graveside service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at the Pere Marquette Cemetery in Ludington.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of local arrangements.

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