Mary Katherine Ament-Rupp Obituary
The passing of Mary Katherine Ament-Rupp in Dubuque, Iowa occurred on June 14, 2026. Mary Katherine, born on July 21, 1929, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Reilly and Kathleen Reilly (Noonan); her husband Delmer Ament; her daughter Jill Ament; her brothers, Maurice Reilly and Don Reilly; and her sisters-in-law, Gladys Reilly and Florence Peterson (Norman Rupp).
She is survived by: her daughters, Mary Elizabeth (Betsy), Ellen Margaret (Wayne) of Omaha, NE, Julie Marr (Dan) of Scottsdale, AZ, Betsy Black (Frank) of Dubuque, IA, Stephanie Schutt (Tim) of Lascassas, TN and Teri Fairchild (Riley) of Dubuque, IA.; her grandchildren, Erin Engram, Kate Black (Ben), Michael Black (Heather), Stephen Black (Whitney), Bryan Russell (Jennifer), Chrystine Russell, Katy Russell, Tony Schutt (Makenzie), Ian Schutt (Jheri), Alex Schutt, Matt Upstrom, Emily Beckerman (Jon), Colt Fairchild (Alyssa), Haley Fairchild and Nathan Blaine; her great grandchildren, Andrew, Ellie, Yossarian, Theo, Emmett, Rowan, Elijah, Zachary, Kade, Charli, Abigail, Shawn, Noah, Zach, Morgan, Matilda, Barron, Calvin, Chance, Murphy, Max and Dax; and her brother-in-law Bob Ament (Kathy).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Stephen's Food Bank, Dubuque, IA or the Christian Action Program (CAP) Food Pantry, Cherokee, IA in Mary's honor.
