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Deloras Ruplinger Obituary
Deloras M. Ruplinger
July 15, 1926-May 21, 2023
DAVENPORT-Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Deloras M. Ruplinger, 96, of Davenport will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home with a time of sharing at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Church for Masses to be offered for the deceased members of the Ruplinger family.
Deloras died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House surrounded by family.
Deloras M. Kraklio was born on July 15, 1926 on the family farm in rural Scott County, one of twelve children born to Earl and Amanda (Klindt) Kraklio. She was united in marriage to Norman Ruplinger on August 2, 1947 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport. Norman preceded her in death on May 10, 1999.
Deloras taught in the Muscatine, Blue Grass, and Davenport Community School Districts. She retired in 1988 from the Math Department at Bettendorf Middle School.
Those left to cherish Deloras' memory are her children: Dale (Linda) Ruplinger, Bettendorf, Steve (Nam) Ruplinger, Jacksonville, Florida, Dan (Cindy) Ruplinger, Coal Valley, and Jerry (Gigi) Ruplinger, Bettendorf; many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings: Gary (Kaye) Kraklio and Sharon Grunder; sisters-in-law, Sandy and Joan Kraklio, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol DiLello, Mary Hunt, son-in-law, Willie Hunt, siblings: Eleanor Arp Moeller (Edwin and Harold), Ruth (Melvin)Paustian, Marion (Willis) Kappeler, Phyllis (William) Kappeler, Patricia, Kraklio, Jacqueline (Ralph) Telsrow, Earl Kraklio, Kenneth (Jean) Kraklio, and Darius Kraklio, and a brother-in-law, Jim Grunder. May they rest in peace.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
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Shelvia cullum
September 22, 2023
She was a nice lady.Jean Cullum.
Scott La Mar
May 26, 2023
Sincere Condolences. I remember walking down the alley on the way to play baseball. Sometimes I´d see Dale or Dan building something in the garage. I remember they built a "Go-Cart" once and Dale was always polishing his blue corvette. I´d always make sure I didn´t throw any rocks while Deloras was around. She´d keep an eye on me. One time I leaned down and pretended to pick up a rock and Deloras said, "Scott, don´t you start throwing rocks!" Anyway, Ruplingers were a good klan. I enjoyed them very much.
Karen Cooper
May 26, 2023
What a long wonderful life she lived! I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Ruplinger going back over 50 years. Family was everything to her and she always put them and everyone else before herself. Always the mother. When I would visit, she was always interested in what was happening in my life and after Carol had passed, we would reminisce about her. She loved her so. What a glorious gift of her journals she has left behind. I am so lucky to have known her. May her beautiful soul be at peace.
Karen Cooper
Ginny Ruplinger
May 25, 2023
Mom was such constant in my life since I first met Dale. She was the best mother in law a girl could ask for. Dee never spoke a mean word about anyone! I will definitely miss her smile and welcoming arms! We should all strive to be as kind as her. I love you Mom. Rest in peace with Dad..Ginny
Roark Laschanzky
May 25, 2023
My prayers go out to your family. She was someone that made you smile.
Larry Davis
May 25, 2023
The life, the love, the family you created Mrs. Ruplinger. Thank you for being in my life through my good friend Danny, and all your children. Life as a kid at Garfield Park without the Ruplingers would have never been the same. Journey on to a better tomorrow De. God bless.
Gary and Terri Kosman
May 24, 2023
Very sorry for your loss Dan. It looks like she lived a long, full life. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace. If we can do anything, please let us know. Terri and Gary Kosman.
Darlene Williams
May 24, 2023
Sorry of your Mom´s passing Jerry, remember you working in property records at Palmer College, your Mother was a cousin to my Mother. I remember your Mom, May she RIP. Darlene Paustian Williams
gloria
May 24, 2023
Dan, So sorry to see the passing of your Mother..Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob & Gloria
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