Dorothea M. Sypniewski-Rukes Obituary
In loving memory of Dorothea M. Sypniewski-Rukes of Crown Point, Indiana, who departed this world on September 20, 2024 at the age of 91. Dorothea leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothea M. Sypniewski-Rukes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Robert M. Long and Merle Rukes; and her parents, Henry Wolff and Vivian Wolff. She is survived by: her children, Robert Long (Robin) and Venessa Ann Zapchenk (Tom); her stepsons, Gregory Rukes (Debbie), Bruce Rukes (Jan) and Garry Rukes (Becky); her grandchildren, Eric Zapchenk (Danielle), Michele Zapchenk-Morris (John), Katherine Long and Emily Salazar (Manny); and her great grandchildren, Edie Lynn Zapchenk, Reid Zapchenk and Thomas James Morris (TJ). She is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of Flowers please donate to the Lake County Extension Homemakers Association Choir: The Noteables, with checks payable to "Lake County Extension Noteables, in care of Venessa Zapchenk" and mail them to: 9977 Mathews St. Crown Point Indiana 46307.
