Thelma Rupe Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 12, 2026, at the age of 100, Thelma Rupe of Eldon, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Rupe to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Sedore and Helen Johnston Sedore; her husband Raymond Rupe; her daughter Virginia Whittom; her siblings, LaVern Sedore, John Wayne Sedore and Patricia Frieberg; her sons-in-law, Jim Slutts, Vance Solverson, Lynn Blank and Marvin Creech; and her great grandchild Alex Prochaska.
She is survived by: her daughters, Mary Ellen Creech, Janet Dale (Cecil), Kathy Solverson and Carla Blank; her grandchildren, Michael Hemm (Sage), Matthew Creech (Brandi), Teri Klaren (Eric), Jennifer Carlson (Marty), Roger Cassill (Colleen), Jay Cassill (Deb), Stephanie Prochaska (Chad), Holly Adams (Allen), Samantha Phillips (Brian), Nicholas Millett (Amber) and Jayne Redlinger (Greg); and her son-in-law Don Whittom.
Memorial contributions in Thelma's honor may be directed to the Eldon Senior Meals and mailed to P.O. Box 102, Eldon, IA 52554.
