Nancy Lee Hotchkiss, age 90, of Monroe passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in her home.
Nancy was born December 1, 1935 in Raisinville Twp., she was the daughter of John and Thelma (Brossia) Beaudrie. She married Arnold David Hotchkiss, June 14, 1952 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She and Arnold were able to spend 57 years together before his passing August 23, 2009.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Monroe County Farm Bureau.
Nancy helped Arnold run the family farm, located on Stewart Road in Raisinville Twp., for many years. In her youth she had worked at Federal's and Kresge.
She is survived by nephews and niece, Robert (Colleen) Rutledge, Danny (Sharron) Hotchkiss, Gary (Faye) Sloan, Richard Rutledge, Georgine Rutledge and Karen Weadon; great nieces and nephews, Justin, Alyssa, Kaylene and Jennifer Rutledge, Danyelle Hotchkiss-Pizzo and Garrit Hotchkiss and their families.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, where funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. Rev. Mark Witte, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will officiate. Private burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at
www.bacarellafuneralhome.com
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