Irene Hotop passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 20, 2026. Irene was a devout Christian, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
Born March 13, 1937, in Oran MO, Irene was the daughter of William Eftink, and Christine Eftink (Nance). She was raised in Oran, the oldest daughter with three brothers and a sister, graduating from Oran High School in 1955.
Irene married Joseph Alphonse Hotop on July 22, 1957 in Oran Mo. The couple moved to St. Louis where they raised their family. Irene’s greatest joy was her family. Her way of parenting made all of her children feel loved, special and cherished.
Irene was a member of St Francis of Assisi where she volunteered on several committees. Her faith was her guiding voice and was known throughout the community for her kindness. Irene retired from St. Anthony’s Medical center after 26 years of service.
Irene is survived by her children, Susan Jarrett of St Louis, Mo (Steve), Eddie Hotop of St. Louis, MO, Linda Long of Topeka, KS and Roger Hotop (Tricia) of St. Louis MO; her grandchildren, Nick Adams (Lorna), Jennifer Long (Chase), Cailyn Patrick (Brandon), Sarah Secord (Kyle), and Kane Hotop; great grandchildren Alix Adams, Claire Adams, Ryker Patrick, Lorelei Patrick, Harper Patrick, Kannon Secord, Koa Secord, her siblings, William Eftink (Cheryl) of Prole Iowa and Rosie Lane (Jerry) of Jefferson City Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and brothers Clyde Eftink and Eugene Eftink of Oran MO.
Our mother’s loving arms will be greatly missed.
Services: Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 4:00–8:00 pm at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4550 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO, with Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery.