Paulette “Peppy” Hopkins, 58, formerly of Kenosha, late of Kokomo, IN, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born in Kenosha on January 30, 1957, six minutes after her twin brother Paul, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carmen (Quilici) Rizzo. Raised in Kenosha, she was Forest Park Elementary, Lance Secondary and graduated from Tremper in 1975. She was active in many school associations and clubs. Peppy had a personality that drew people to her. Her friendships lasted her entire life starting as far back as infancy. She helped start the family business, Scandinavian Design of Kenosha, and worked in many areas of the operation. Shortly after high school she spread her wings and moved to Florida with friends. She enjoyed her time there making friends and having new adventures. Family and home brought her back to Kenosha where she enjoyed working at various restaurants. Peppy was hired by American Motors in May of 1979. She worked in the paint department up to the partial plant closing in 1988. In 1989 she transferred with Chrysler to Kokomo. She has been a member of many committees at Local 685 over the years. She was an elected trustee when appointed as the UAW Attendance Counselor in 2004. Peppy retired after 30years of service with Chrysler. Survivors include her children, Lacy Hopkins (Andrew Schmitt) and Sam Hopkins, both of Kokomo, IN; a granddaughter, Cicily of Kokomo; a brother, Paul (Terri) Rizzo of Vernon Hills, IL; a sister, Renee (Jimmy Peltier) Rizzo of McFarland, WI; and a niece, Hannah Peltier of Chicago. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21st, at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. A simple request from Peppy, those attending her services are asked to wear colorful clothes.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Peppy’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com