Myrtle Louise "Mom Mom" (Ropp) Wright

Myrtle Louise “Mom Mom” Wright, age 98, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Private family services will be held at a future date.  There will be no visitation.  Gladfelter Funeral Home in Ottawa has the honor of assisting the family with arrangements.

Myrtle was born July 2, 1916 in Sheridan, Illinois, a daughter of Frank and Pearl (Roots) Ropp.  She married Robert T. Wright, Jr. June 9, 1945 at the First Methodist Church in Ottawa.  He passed away May 26, 2004.  Surviving are her children, Janis (Dave) Bokus, Jeanne (John) Knudson and Joanne (Richard) Leigh all of Marseilles; and a sister, Ruth King of Sandwich.  She also leaves grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Etscheid, Brent Bokus, Robert (Jill) Knudson, Richard (Jen) Knudson, Rustin (Jen) Knudson, Nicholas Leigh and Elizabeth Leigh Olson; and great-grandchildren, Molly and Callie Etscheid, Jack, Ally and Kellan Knudson, Claire Olson, Xavier and Blayden.  She was preceded in death by four brothers, Frank Jr., Frank “Bud,” Dean and Don Ropp; two sisters, Ethel Lyman and Dorothy Davis; and her son-in-law, Richard Leigh who she dearly loved.

Myrtle was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Marseilles.  She enjoyed passing her time working crossword puzzles, gardening and sewing. Myrtle was also very artistic and designed the City of Marseilles flag.  The height of her enjoyment was the time spent taking care of her family and many pets which were always her top priority.  The family extends special thanks to Dr. Kokoszka, Dr. Khater, Dr. Harris, Myrtle’s caregiver, Tina, the Staff of PHS and OSF St. Elizabeth Hospice for their kindness and excellent care.  Memorial contributions may be directed to OSF St. Elizabeth Hospice or to the Wounded Warrior Project.