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John Joseph Rupcich

John Rupcich Obituary

John Joseph Rupcich, age 87, of Key Colony Beach, FL and Crown Point, IN and formerly of the east side of Chicago, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. John was born on March 7, 1921 in Chicago, IL, to the late Peter and Catherine Rupcich. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Rupcich, nee Granich, of 58 years; son Richard

(Maribeth) Rupcich of Valparaiso, IN; and daughter Cathy (Timothy) Heidbreder of Crown Point, IN. Funeral Prayers will be said on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre (note: new location) at 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN (2 blocks east of Broadway) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point with Fr. Michael O'Keefe officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. Friends may call at the Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 2 to 8 p.m. To share a memory please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com For information call Geisen Funeral Home at

219-663-2500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Rupcich

16 Entries

Gina Baker

April 6, 2008

Dear Aunt Dorothy, Rick & Cathy,
So sorry for your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of Uncle John and the entire family. I'm glad we have great memories from the past together. I remember spending alot of time at the restaurant with my folks and Grandpa Bob & Grandma Mary -- it always was a special time. I'm glad to have been a part of that era. I will keep Uncle John and you in my prayers. I'm know that God's love & your happy memories will console you during this difficult time.
Love, Gina (Perkovich) Baker

Holly (Rupcich) McHale

April 4, 2008

Aunt Dorothy, Rick, Maribeth, Cathy, and Tim,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle John. I am glad that I was able to see him, and all of you, this past summer, for Mom and Dad's 60th Anniversary. I am sorry that I could not make it in for the wake and funeral, but as you know, Mom, Steve, and I were on a cruise at the time. We did have a toast and cocktail for Uncle John and all of you, on the ship Wednesday and Thursday. You were and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD Hold Uncle John and ALL of you in the PALM of HIS Hand!

Charleen Tuzik

April 2, 2008

We were so very sorry to learn of John's passing. We all have such fond memories of him. Please accept our most sincere sympathy as our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray God will give you strength at this most difficult time.
Most sincerely with love,
Adrian & Charleen, Susan, Sheri, Wendy, Sandy, & Tim Tuzik

Steve & Carolyn Gabor

April 2, 2008

Dorothy & Family,
We were sorry to hear about John passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Joe Colunto

April 2, 2008

I was very sorry to hear about John's passing. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.

Wilma Jones

April 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen & Michael Puthoff

April 1, 2008

So sorry to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

CLIFFORD GARRIS

April 1, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY.
ALWAYS FRAN&CLIFF GARRIS

Joe Sopcich

April 1, 2008

Deepest sympathies on the lose of John. (former employee of Veteran's Supply)

Joseph & Mary Jo Tracy

April 1, 2008

Dorothy, Rick and Cathy:
We were sorry to hear of John's passing.
He was a unique and wonderful man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families at this time.
With fond memories and sadness we are, Sincerely , Joe and Mary Jo Tracy and family.

Bruce and Carole Magnuson

March 31, 2008

We were very sorry to hear about John's passing. John and his family are in our prayers.

Anne Jurbala

March 31, 2008

Dorothy & Family:

Please accept my very deepest condolences. I hope you will remember me. I worked for you and John on the East Side. Helen M., Berdie C. and myself Anne Jurbala, we were all from Whiting, and worked together at your very fine restaurant. I had to leave in 1981, when my husband got so sick, but I have always had such happy memories of my time there as a waitress. You were such lovely people, and John was a wonderful boss, a truly kind and generous man.
I still remain in touch with Helen and Berdie, although 15 years ago, I moved with my children to Henderson, Nevada. Please know I will remember you always with great fondness. God Bless You.

Dolores (Radja) and David Frost

March 31, 2008

Dolores has fond memories from being a bide's maid at your wedding. We pray for John's peaceful repose and for the family's consolation in the knowledge of that peace.

Jim Radja

March 31, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you in your grief.

Chi Chi Anderson

March 31, 2008

Cathy and Tim,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers

Chi Chi

Laura Thompson

March 31, 2008

Some of my memories of John and his family are more than 40 years old. As an adopted daughter from high school through college and beyond, many sleep-overs and summer weekends at the cottage were shared as part of their warm and loving family. John's generosity and kindness was as large as he was. He always said it took a lot more muscles to frown than to smile and as I remember him I can't help but smile. Thanks for the memories. Love, Laura

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