Helen Jo Rupp

Helen Jo Rupp, 77, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 22, 1947 in Aurora, IL the daughter of James and Ruth (Staffeldt) Probst. Helen married Merle F. Rupp on November 18, 1967 in Platteville, WI, and they had 57 wonderful years together. She worked at Western Electric in Montgomery for over ten years, then she worked at Schneider Logistics / US Bank in Data Entry. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading books. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Merle; three sons, Wendell (Patty) Rupp, of Earlville, IL, Tracy Rupp of Earlville, IL and Matthew Rupp of Sandwich, IL; ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; four sisters, Jane Probst, Jonell (William) Lokey, Kathleen Plant, and Wanda Reyes; two brothers, James (Leanne) Probst, and John (Pam) Probst, several nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home 606 E. Arnold Road in Sandwich, IL with Pastor Tom Bourke officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home. Burial of her urn will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165