Service Information
Julianne Tupa, age 81, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
A Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 11:00 A.M., at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service, all at the church.
Arrangements are with the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Julianne Mae Tupa was born on May 26, 1937, in Hassan Valley Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Walter and Lillian (Leske) Plath. Julianne was baptized on July 8, 1937, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 2, 1950, both at Peace Lutheran Church, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School class of 1955.
On October 20, 1957, Julianne was united in marriage to John Tupa at Peace Lutheran Church. This marriage was blessed with two children, Margo and Kim. Julianne and John resided in Hutchinson all their married life. They shared 60 years of marriage.
Julianne spent one year as a deputy clerk for the City of Hutchinson, before staying home to raise her children. She then spent time as a sales clerk for various retail establishments in the area. Julianne was a life-long member of Peace Lutheran Church and also served on the Dorcas Club.
Julianne had a green thumb, and had a passion for gardening. She also enjoyed reading and bowling, and was a member of the 200/500 bowling clubs. She cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
When Julianne needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of Harmony River Living Center Hutchinson on August 31, 2017. She passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the age of 81 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Julianne is survived by her:
Beloved husband, John Tupa of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughters, Margo Kaping, of Hutchinson, MN,
Kim O'Fallon and her husband, Mark, of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Grandchildren, Ryan Kaping and his wife, Abby, Adam Kaping and his wife, Dea, Dana Kramer and her husband, Jake, Matthew Kohls and his wife, Missy, Justin Kohls;
Great Grandchildren, Isaac, Bella, and Zoey Kaping, Paisley and Grayson Kaping, Miles and Monte Kohls,
Brothers, Sheldon Plath and his wife, Noreen, Allan Plath and his wife, Barb, Jerome Plath and his wife Janet, Greg Plath and his wife, Darlene;
Many Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends;
Julianne is preceded in death by her Parents, Walter and Lillian Plath; Brother, Lowell Plath and his wife Marjorie.
Denise Luke says
Margo- So sorry to see that your mother there has passed. Thinking of you.
Kathy Berghuis says
I always enjoyed your Mom. A very sweet lady. Sending our sympathies.
Jo Reck says
Dear Kim and Margo~ I’m so very sorry to hear of your moms passing. I always loved talking with her whenever we ran into each other. She was such a fun loving lady, always full of energy and silliness! I wasn’t aware that she was living at Harmony River…since moving away 5 years ago I’m really out of the loop as far as Hutchinson news. Please know that I am sending my most sincere sympathy, and I know that all your precious memories and great times with her, will keep her memory alive in your hearts forever. Jo
Kathy Peterson Stueber says
So sorry for the loss of your mom, she was great!
Jolene Reck says
Dear Kim and Margo~ I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mom. I always enjoyed visiting with her whenever we came upon one another somewhere. She was always full of fun and energy, and could light up the room wherever she was. I wasn’t aware that she was living at Harmony River…since moving away 5 years ago I’m pretty much out of the loop of Hutchinson News. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you both, and will always remember your mom with a smile. May all your priceless memories and fun times keep her memory alive in your hearts forever~ love and hugs, Jo Reck
Karen Hoffmann says
Kim, Margo and families,
Remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers as well as sending our sympathy.
May you find peace, comfort, and strength from all the wonderful memories of such a sweet, kind and fun loving lady! Cherish and hold close to your hearts all those wonderful memories. Love, hugs and prayers sent your way and may God Bless you and her memory.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann