Betty Rupnow Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Rupnow of Lena, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Rupnow to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Johnson and Louella Johnson (Raders); her husband Nathan "Ole" Rupnow; and her siblings, Elwyn Johnson, Lee Johnson, Delores Johnson, Jerome Johnson, Donald Johnson, Pete Johnson, Johnny Johnson'Gene Johnson, Joe Johnson and Rita Smith Per of Betty's Request.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Fluegel (Terry) of Dakota, IL, Linda Gray (Andy) of Freeport, IL and Craig Rupnow of Dakota, IL; her grandchildren, Amanda Dougherty (Sean) and Brian Fluegel (Rebecca); her stepgrandchildren, Jason and Gena Gray; her great grandchildren, Evelyn Fluegel, Vivian Fluegel and John Edward Nathan Dougherty; and her close friends, Russell Kundert and Phyllis Alexander.
A memorial has been established in her name for Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport.
