Ellen J. Ruppel

Ellen J. Ruppel, age 81, of Ligonier, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her home. She was born on October 14, 1941 in Ligonier to Harold and Anna (Hite) Simmons. Ellen married Henry Ruppel. He passed away on October 16, 2015.

Ellen is survived by her sons, Randy (Pam) Ruppel of Roanoke, VA, Brad Ruppel of Ann Arbor, MI; 4 grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Simmons of Bloomington, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Ellen was a nurse for over 50 years. She graduated from Nursing School at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Ellen worked as a reviewer for the state at various nursing homes. She also enjoyed traveling. Throughout her life she was a kind, intelligent, compassionate but a fiercely independent woman. She will be missed by so many.

A service will be held in Ellen’s honor at 11am on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Pastor Ken Weaver will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Park Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 10-11am prior to the service on Thursday.