Marie Kruppa Von Minden

Marie Kruppa Von Minden was born July 12, 1950 in La Grange, Texas to Frank and Georgia Kruppa. She died May 15, 2017 at Care Inn Nursing Center surrounded by loving family and friends. Marie was a local resident of La Grange her whole life. Marie is remembered and admired for her unwavering Catholic faith and for her love and dedication to her family. She was a member of The Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. Marie Kruppa Von Minden was a teacher for many years at La Grange Independent School District and Sacred Heart Catholic School, where she fostered her love for children. She was a member of KJZT, enjoyed painting, bingo and loved art. Marie is survived by her husband of 44 years Ronald Von Minden of La Grange, and two daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy and husband Donnie Becka of La Grange and Erica and husband Robert Dudley III of La Grange; and the lights of her life, her three grandchildren: Madison Becka, Ryan Becka and Robert Dudley IV, all of La Grange; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Beverly Kruppa of Plum and Donnie and Theresa Kruppa of Keller; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceding Marie in death were her parents, Frank and Georgia Kruppa and her father and mother-in-law, Werner and Gladys Von Minden. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Queen of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. that evening. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung at 1:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Queen of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. The burial will be at Queen of The Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery after the funeral. Memorial Contributions are suggested to be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, Queen of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, St. Rose Catholic School in Schulenburg or to a charity of one’s choice. Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.