Terri Jo Rupp, age 59, of Missouri Valley, passed away on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Terri Jo was born on Oct. 6, 1962, to the late Lloyd Rupp Sr. and Franny Grace Rupp (Baker) in Missouri Valley.
After graduating high school from Missouri Valley, she worked as a waitress and in the bakery for many years. Terri Jo always had a passion of food and found herself collecting cookbooks. She often would make frequent trips to the grocery store to fulfill recipes she had read about or that she was craving. In 1989, Terri Jo married the late Barney Johnsen, and went on to have one child, Chasity McDaniel (Johnsen).
She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Terri Jo is preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Rupp Sr.; mother, Franny Grace Rupp; ex-spouse, Barney Johnsen.
Terri Jo is survived by her daughter, Chasity McDaniel (Johnsen); son-in-law, Tyler McDaniel; grandson, Easton McDaniel; brother, Lloyd Rupp Jr; sister-in-law, Susan Rupp; niece, Megan Rupp; nephew Jacob Rupp; significant other, Robert Lange.
Per Terri’s request her remains will be cremated and dispersed as she desired.
To send flowers or donations to the family, in memory of Terri Jo Rupp, please contact Hennessey Funeral Home.
There was a memorial service held on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley.
Arrangements by Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. www.hennesseyonline.com
