Submitted by: Dan Rich

Marilyn J. Shepard

Feb. 20, 1942 - June 6, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/7/2008
MISHAWAKA - Marilyn J. Shepard, 66, passed away on June 6, in her home. Marilyn was born in Bloomfield, Iowa and resided in Mishawka. On May 17, 1964, she married Richard A. Shepard. Marilyn is survived by three children, Greg (Monica) Shepard of Granger, Angela (Tony) McCraner of Mishawaka and Jodi (Chris) Abdeljaber of South Bend. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Brandon McCraner, Katie McCraner, Abby Shepard and Brett Shepard. She was expecting her filth grandchild in December. Marilyn is survived by two sisters, Karen (Jim) Caraccio of Des Moines, Iowa and Shirley (Hubert) Sines of Washington, Iowa. She is also survived by four brothers, Gerald Rupe of Bloomfield, Iowa, Charles (Peggy) Rupe of Bloomfield, Iowa, Ivan (Pam) Rupe of Ottumwa, Iowa and Roger Rupe of Bloomfield, Iowa. Marilyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lucille and Landy Rupe; two sisters, Charlotte Rupe and Darlene Fry; and a brother, Eugene Rupe. Marilyn loved and cherished her family as they did her. She will be greatly missed by her family and all that knew her. She had a strong love for the Lord and was a member of Grace Church, Granger, Indiana. She was employed by Physicians Support Service for 15 years, Granger, Indiana. Marilyn was the kindest, most generous wife, mother, friend, sister and grandmother. She was very selfless and always put others before herself. Her family will cherish the memories they had with her and she will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 8 in Bubb Funeral chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Funeral services will be at Bubb Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 9. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis, Indiana, who provided loving care to her grandson, Brandon.