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.
Aunt Irene was a very special lady. She will truly be missed. Hugs and prayers!
This is Jared Cameron cailyn sorry for your loss of your grandma we are praying for your family God bless you and your family if you need anything call me at 636-224-2127 you can call me anytime
Sue, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I won’t be able to attend funeral as I will be out of town. We’ll catch up when I get back. Loving hugs to you. Ann
Condolences to Irene’s family. She was a wonderful woman, caring and kind. I got to know Irene years ago thru volunteering at St. Francis of Assis and our St. Ann’s sodality. She will be missed.
May she rest in Peace.
Dottie Melching
Irene & Joe were both wonderful people. Irene ALWAYS had a smile and a sweet word for everyone. She will be mssed, but we are comforted that she is in the arms of Jesus & Joe.
What a very sweet lady, Aunt Irene! Agree, that she was always smiling!
Hugs to her family as they celebrate her life and remember the beautiful person that she was.
My grandma Irene was the kindest, hard-working woman, who always had a smile for everyone and a special treat in her kitchen. I have a lifetime of memories of her making me smile and feel safe and loved. She will be dearly missed. Though I’ll regretfully be absent physically, know that I’ll be carrying hugs for all of her kids, her grandkids and the rest of our family (especially my mother) this week. Rest in love, Grandma.
So sad to hear of Irene’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbor. Thoughts and prayers to the Hotop family.
I actually met sweet Irene at The Workout Company! So many of us who went there in the early morning remember her sweet smile and always kind words, plus her taking the time to get a workout in at her age impressed so many of us! 🙂
When we joined SFA the fall of 2020 I would see her at daily Mass after her workout!
I’m sorry I will not be able to give my condolances in person, but I leave tomorrow, Wednesday, for an out of town trip.
God bless her sweet soul.