Donna J Rupp Obituary

Donna J. Rupp, 89, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 7:55 AM, Wednesday, April
22, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Palmyra, MO. Fr. Jerry Kaimann will officiate. Burial will be
at Grand View Funeral Home & Burial Park in Hannibal, MO.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Thursday, at the church.
The family is being served by the James O’Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO.
Donna was born on December 28, 1936, in Hannibal, MO to James A. Dennison and Minnie Ellen Dirks Dennison.
She was married to Robert “Bob” Rupp on October 10, 1953, in Hannibal, MO. Bob was affectionately known as “Bobby” to Donna. He survives.
Other survivors include her three children, Steve Rupp (Lori) of Kirksville, MO, Barb Steinman (Roger) of Lake Ozark, MO, and Kent Rupp (Vaness) of Palmyra, MO; one brother, Jim Dennison (Sandy) of Trinidad, TX; three grandchildren, Jordan Rupp, Katie Schroeder (Trent) and Kendrick Rupp; one great grandchild, Harper Schroeder; brother-in-law, Tom Rupp (Suzanne); cousin-in-law, Dick Rupp (Janice); and several
nieces.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters-in-law, Jeanette R. Rupp
and Jean Chapman; and her father-in-law, Carl Rupp and mother-in-law, Marie Rupp.
Donna retired from Hannibal Regional Center where she was the secretary for many years.
Donna was a wonderful cook, and her kitchen was often a place of comfort, laughter, and welcome. Donna made the best homemade donuts; she also took great pride in making
special birthday cakes for her children and grandchildren.
These thoughtful traditions reflected the care she gave so freely throughout her life, and they became cherished family memories. Donna had a lifelong love of reading and found
great enjoyment in books. She also loved spending time at Lake Ozark, where she found peace, beauty, and enjoyment. It was a place where she could enjoy the company of loved ones and create lasting memories.
More than anything else, Donna loved her grandchildren and her great granddaughter
deeply. Her love for them was evident in the time she spent with them, the care she showed. Donna will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Pallbearer will be Jordan Rupp.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carl “Splinter” Hoehne, Roger Steinman, Tom Rupp, Dick Rupp, Trent Schroeder, and Leon Perry.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Maple Lawn Nursing Home Activities Fund.
Online condolences may be shared at www.JamesODonnellFuneralHome.com.