Alvina “Tiny” Rupp
Alvina “Tiny” Rupp age 92, of 734 South 11th St. Quincy, IL died on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in
her home. Tiny was born December 11, 1917 in Quincy, a daughter of Joseph and Rose (Weber) Peters. She married Virgil Rupp on August 31, 1940, and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1980.
Tiny was a housewife. She graduated form St. Mary Grade School in Quincy, and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. She excelled at flower gardening, especially roses. Tiny took up golf at age 80. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women, Red Hat Society and the WOW Club.
Survivors include a son Myron Rupp and his wife Gwen of Cedar Rapids, IA; daughters, Geraldine “Gerry” Humphrey and her husband Gary of Sebring, FL; Dr. Corliss Rupp of Snellville, GA;
brothers, Edwin Peters and his wife Linda; brother in law, Julius Rupp and his wife Carolyn all of Quincy; and a sister-in-law Roberta Wisman of Leesburg, FL;
Grandchildren: Curtis Humphrey of Grand Ledge, MI; Denise Meitz and husband Jim of Grand Rapids, MI; Brian Rupp and his wife Sue of Marion, IA; Lisa Schimberg and husband Charlie and Jason Rupp all of Cedar Rapids, IA;
Great Grandchildren: Brooke, Camerin and Caitlyn Humphrey; Morgan and Ethan Rupp; Jack and Sam Schimberg; Ashton and Zach Meitz.
Many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins also survive.
Tiny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; brothers, Julius, Ralph, Carl and Joseph Peters; and sisters, Connie Wilson, Marie Weichman, Gertrude Gunnels, Sr. Domitia C.P.P.S. and Lillian Peters.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church by the Msgr. Michael Kuse. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament. Memorials are suggested to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or to Blessing Hospice, Quincy.
Arrangements by: Duker & Haugh Funeral Home
www.dukerandhaugh.com
Just a note to the family that we are sorry for your loss and it brought a lot of memories back of Mom(Gertrude Sohn)and your Mom
Many great memories of a lifelong friend. You will greatly missed! We loved you dearly.
From an old friend,
Ionia and Vivian Nebe
Geri: I so wanted to come to the services for your mom, but had other plans that I couldn’t get out of. I wanted to meet Myron & Corliss again…I think its been since grade school since I’ve seen them.
What a lovely picture of your mom in the paper. Its how I always remembered her. I’m so sorry for your loss, she was one of the sweetest ladies with the best sense of humor. I think you have her sense of humor. Three of my brothers – Bob, John & Jeff and two my sisters Bette & Teri were all remembering times we spent together as children. They never remembered you, but that was only because you were older than Myron and Corliss. But I could tell them some memories we shared. Did you know I am the oldest of 9?
Write, call, or e-mail me if you find time. I know you will be busy for awhile. Say hi to Gary.
Kitty
6717 Oak Ridge Ln
Quincy, IL 62305
bueter@comcast.net