Joseph Krupke Obituary
We bid farewell to Joseph Krupke of Freeport, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emil Krupke and Clementina Krupke (Janicki); his wives, Mary and Rita Lyn Monigold (Kirchberg); his stepparents, Bonnie Krupke and Cardell Dixon; and his brother Charles Krupke.
He is survived by: his children, Tricia Kelso (John) of Fremont, Kristina DuFour of Waterloo, Iowa, Mary Jo Krupke of Waterloo, Iowa and Joseph Krupke (Sarah) of Gardner; his stepchildren, Heather Oborne (Rob Scheidegger) of Brodhead and Brett Monigold (Mimi) of Shannon, Illinois; his grandchildren, Alex, Rebecca DuFour, Addison and Landon Krupke; his stepgrandchildren, Morgan Monigold, Danielle Tiemessen, Dalton Oborne, Derrick Oborne, Quinn Scheidegger (Brooke), Shayla Scheidegger, Rendi Stephens (Justin), John Kelso and Jordan Rowse (Rick); and his siblings, Patrick Krupke (Cheryl) of Greenville, Lorraine Chappell of Pecatonica, Carol Krupke of Freeport, Mary Levine of The Dalles, Suzanne Downey (Darren) of The Dalles and David Dixon of The Dalles, Oregon. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (704 S State Ave, Freeport, IL 61032).
A memorial has been established in his memory.
