Alma Hoffstetter

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Alma A. Hoffstetter, 93, of Perryville died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Independence Care Center of Perry County.

She was born Jan. 25, 1919, in Oran, Mo., daughter of Arthur and Clola Ramsey Smith. She and Gustave Hoffstetter were married April 30, 1939. He preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1999.

Mrs. Hoffstetter was retired from International Shoe Co. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Survivors include a brother, Vernon Smith of Cape Girardeau; great-nieces and nephews; and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Daisy Smith, Grace Smith, Ruby Favier, Geraldine Stringfellow, Viola Geiser; and two brothers, John W. Smith and Charles Smith.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Immanuel Lutheran Radio, Grade School, Ladies Aid or Southeast Hospice.