Rupe, John Charles 1847-1922

RUPE, SHERMAN, DARVILLE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 1/3/2012 at 19:22:57

LeMars Globe-Post
February 20, 1922

John Charles Rupe was born Dec. 22, 1847, at Brandenburg, Ky. His early
life was spent in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. He lived near
Farmington and Peoria for twenty-five years.

He was united in marriage Sept. 5, 1878, with Mary Jane Sherman at Yates
City, Ill. Two children were born to them a son and a daughter.

In 1881 they came to LeMars where they lived the greater part of forty
years. They other time being spent in Sioux City and Omaha, Neb.

The family has been affiliated with the Congregational church of this city
for many years.

Six years ago his wife died and since last September he has made his home
with his son, living in Omaha. His health gradually failed and about two
weeks ago, he was taken to the hospital in Lincoln for treatment but a
hemorrhage of the brain caused death on Friday, Feb. 17, at noon.

One son, John H. Rupe, of Omaha, and one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Darville of
LeMars, seven grandchildren and three sisters mourn the loss of their loved
one.

The pall bearers were: F. J. Beattie, H. Trafford, W. H. Boyd, Frank Smith,
Charles Trafford, and George Striegel.

He was laid to rest beside the body of his wife at the City cemetery Sunday
afternoon, Feb. 19.