RossvilleKansasGenealogy
Genealogy for the Rossville, Kansas area, compiled by the Rossville Community Library.
First Name:  Last Name: 
[Advanced Search]  [Surnames]

Virginia L Kovar Crupper

Female 1932 - 2025  (92 years)


Personal Information    |    Media    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

  • Name Virginia L Kovar Crupper 
    Born 9 Dec 1932  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 15 Jun 2025  St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 28 Jul 2025  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I10028  Rossville
    Last Modified 18 Oct 2025 

    Father Edward C Kovar,   b. 19 Jul 1902, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 1976, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Edna Mae Lee Kovar,   b. 26 Jan 1901, Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1990, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 27 Oct 1923  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Anniversary- Kovar, Ed and Edna
    Anniversary- Kovar, Ed and Edna
    Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kovar

    Ed and Edna Kovar celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception October 27 at the Rossville Community Center. Invited guests were close friends and relatives.
    Family ID F1680  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Charles Glen Crupper, Sr.,   b. 14 Oct 1920, Nowata, Nowata County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Aug 1996, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 4 Mar 1950  Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Charles Glen Crupper, Jr.
    Documents
    Anniversary- Crupper, Charles and Virginia
    Anniversary- Crupper, Charles and Virginia
    Cruppers Observe Silver Wedding Anniversary
    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glen Crupper of Rossville were complimented by members of her immediate family helping them celebrating their 25th (silver) wedding anniversary.

    Mr. and Mrs. Crupper were married in Arkansas while he was in the U. S. Army on March 4, 1950, however the family
    celebration was held March 2, at the home of her sister in Emmett, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. DeVader. Mrs. Ray Kovar, a sister-in-law, cut the anniversary cake. Mrs. Jesse Huntsman and Mrs. Donald Bunzel, sisters of Mrs. Crupper, Topeka, assisted with the serving of refreshments.

    Present were: the honorees - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glen Crupper, their only son, Charles Glen Crupper, Jr. of Rossville and his fiancee, Miss Yolanda Franco of Topeka; Miss Sandy Crupper and Miss Valerie Crupper, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Kovar of Rossville, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kovar, Brian and Lucinda of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Huntsman, Karen and Gary,and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bunzel, all of Topeka; Mr. Bunzel’s mother, Mrs. Bruce Bunzel of Fort Collins, Colo., who is their house guest; Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. DeVader, Brian and Brad.

    On March 4, the Cruppers celebrated their actual wedding date with dinner for Miss Franco, Charles Glen Crupper, Jr., and Sandy and Valerie.
    Last Modified 24 Nov 2019 16:01:32 
    Family ID F2801  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Mar 1950 - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Documents
    Obituary- Crupper, Virginia
    Obituary- Crupper, Virginia
    Virginia L Crupper
    December 9, 1932 — June 15, 2025
    St. Marys
    Virginia L. Crupper, 92, formally of Rossville, KS passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at St. Marys Manor, St. Marys, KS.

    She was born December 9, 1932, in Rossville, KS, to Edward Kovar and Edna (Lee) Kovar. Virginia grew up in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School.

    Virginia worked as a supervisor in advertising for Luce Press Clippings. She retired in 1982.

    She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian church, where she was the treasurer for 9 years. Virginia was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 31. She also enjoyed reading, sewing, fishing, and baking.

    Virginia married Charles G. Crupper on March 4, 1950, in Bentonville, AR. Charles died in 1996.

    Survivors include a son, Charles Crupper Jr. and wife Yolanda of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Charles Crupper III of Eugene, OR, Wendy Crupper of Chicago, IL; great-grandchildren, Kate and Eleanor Crupper-Riley of Chicago, IL; a brother, Ray Kovar and wife Loretta of St. Marys, KS; and brother-in-law, Donald Bunzel of Topeka, KS.

    She was also preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Ruth Bunzel, Mae DeVader, and Jean Huntsman

    The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am, with a funeral service at 11:00am, Saturday, June 28, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rossville Cemetery.

    Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rossville Community Library and the Rossville Presbyterian Church, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.