Virginia Ruppel Obituary

Virginia Alma Theresa (Ross) Ruppel, 88, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Hinsdale Hospital. She was born November 11, 1921 in Oak Park, IL to George Charles Ross and Caroline Louise (Westendorf) Ross. She lived in Elmhurst, IL at 237 N. York Rd. and worked for the U.S. Treasury Dept. until marriage to George Bernard "Bud" Ruppel on October 20, 1946 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Elmhurst. They resided in Northlake until 1995. She was an active homemaker raising a son, Dr. James (Barbara) Ruppel of Galesburg and three daughters, Carolyn (Marvin) Gore, of St. Jacob, Patricia (late Gary) Mukosey of Elmhurst and Nancy (Michael) Weis of Willowbrook and devoted grandmother of 9. She is survived by a sister, Mildred (the late Marvin) Blake of Hillside. Virginia was a local leader in Camp Fire Girls for twenty years and also a leader in fund raising for a library in Northlake. She worked as a bookkeeper, was an avid bowler, and enjoyed camping and outdoor activities with her husband. George preceded her in death on February 6. 1996 and since then she has lived at Lake Hinsdale Village, Willowbrook. She was an excellent pinochle player. She was a life-long member of St. Peter's Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 3-9 p,m. at Adolf Funeral Home, 7000 S. Madison, Willowbrook. Family and Friends will gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W, Church St., Elmhurst, IL 60126 for visitation from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Internment at Elm Lawn Cemetery, 401 E. Lake St., Elmhurst. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Church. Service information: (630) 325-2300