Tony Clarence Rupp

Tony Clarence Rupp, 19, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 in Sterling, IL. Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 27, 2007 at 12:00 PM at Lemke Funeral Homes-South, 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton. Pastor Fred Schauer will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Nathan Dykema, Travis Carpenter, Dan Sigel, Bobbie Hartson, Jim Carroll Jr., Shane Littlejohn. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will be at Lusk Cemetery in Albany. Tony was born on May 30, 1988 in Sterling, IL to Donna (Hartson) Franklin. Tony was a high school graduate. He was employed as a farm hand, and was also a member of the Second Reformed Church in Fulton. Tony is survived by his one son; Ethan Rupp of Erie, IL, his mother, Donna (Raymond) Franklin of Clinton, three sisters, Brandi (Dan) Pagalloff of Sterling, IL, Terri Oroszi of Miamisburg, OH, Wendy (Jeff) Smith, Tipton, IA, his three brothers, Tim (Michelle) Davenport of Princeton; Steven (Jennifer) Davenport of Clinton, and Joseph Rupp Jr. of California, his grandparents, Irene and Gunther Jacobsen of Fulton, IL, and 9 nieces and 6 nephews. He his preceded in death by his grandfather. Memorials can be made to the family. Condolences can be made online at www.lemkefuneralhome.net