watch video tribute John E. Rupert age 88 of Steger, Il Passed away on July 8th. at St. James Medical Center. John Rupert is survived by his loving wife Mary Rupert nee Thoma of Steger, his children: John (Joan) Rupert of Anchorage, AK., Val Heiting of Tinley Park, Kathy Rupert of Steger and Steven (Patty) Rupert of Steger. He is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and a Sister Bertha Shores of Plymouth, In. Funeral Services for John Rupert will be held on Thursday July 12th. At 11:00 A.M. at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Il. Interment will be at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, Il. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services. 708 755-6100 or smitsfuneralhomes.com