Sophia Leah Mctighe

Sophia Leah McTighe was born November 30, 2013, in Morris, Minnesota, the daughter of Shawn Michael McTighe and Amanda Char Hoffmann. She attended school at Lac qui Parle Vally Middle School as a fifth grader.

Sophia was a bright and loving kid. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved playing volleyball and couldn’t wait for the day when she would have been able to join the Lac qui Parle Valley Shadows Dance team. Her other hobbies were reading, playing Roblux, and hanging out with her sister and brother. She also loved going for lawn mower rides with her dad, going for walks by the lake, and doing her mom’s makeup. Sophia was crowned Little Miss Appleton in 2021 and was so proud to represent her community.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, Sophia lost her battle to cancer at the age of 11 and gained her angel wings peacefully at home.

Sophia is survived by her parents Shawn McTighe and Amanda Hoffmann; sisters Maria Larson/McTighe and Kenna McTighe; brother Tyler McTighe; grandparents Mike and Bonnie Hoffmann of Starbuck, MN, and Jill and Casey Marczak of Hancock, MN; many aunts and uncles; and great-grandparents. Sophia was preceded in death by her grandparents Thomas and Lana McTighe, cousin Kaitlin Marie Myers “McTighe,” great-grandma Mary Hoffmann, several great-grandmas and  grandpas, aunts, and uncles. Blessed be her memory.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Word Fellowship Church in Appleton, Minnesota. Visitation will continue Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Zniewski Funeral Home-Vaala Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.