Dorothy K. Rupp
Dorothy K. Rupp, 88, of 1035 Catherine Drive, Quincy, died at 1:00PM Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Vincent’s Home. Born Dec. 23, 1924, in Jacksonville, IL, Dorothy was a daughter to Ray and Florine (Crane) Kelly of Pittsfield. She married William Rupp of Quincy in September 27, 1945. He died July 24, 1981.
She graduated from University of Illinois in 1946 with a bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management. Dorothy was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and President of Illini Union her senior year. Dorothy was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Quincy and participated in the Adoration Chapel. She volunteered at the former St. Mary Hospital and had served as President of the St. Mary Hospital Guild. She enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, reading, traveling, and social gatherings with friends and family.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane (Tom) Deters and Marty (Dale) Venvertloh of Quincy; two sons, Kelly (Beverly) Rupp of Ocean Park, WA and Jim Rupp of Dublin, CA; 7 grandchildren, Kevin (Sara) Deters of Saugus, CA; Brian (Joni) Deters of Versoix, Switzerland; Amy (Matt) Stahl of Lowell, MA; Scott (Isa) Venvertloh of Denver, CO; Craig (Janet) Venvertloh ; Kyle (Kimberly) Venvertloh and Derek (Morgan) Venvertloh all of Quincy; and 14 great grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William and a brother, Robert Kelly,
SERVICES: Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, and at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Peter by Msgr. Leo Enlow. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION: Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Church of St. Peter or to Blessing Foundation for HOSPICE. Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Marty, Dale & family and Tom & Jane-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I’m sorry I will not be able to attend the service tomorrow, but cherish the family memories.
Love,
Beth
Dear Marty, I was re-reading my Dad’s obituary and glanced at recent passings and see that your Mom passed away. it is interesting how things happen at certain moments. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember when you were at my Mom’s funeral at St Francis and you were so kind. I am sorry that I cannot attend your Mom’s funeral, although I remember her well. I didn’t realize how much you look like her until I focused on her photo. You are both beautiful women, inside and outside. I will always cherish my time at Notre Dame and the women, like our Mothers who guided us to be the women we are today. I will think of you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Mary