Obituaries

Rupert Ben Cullins, 83, Served in the U.S. Army

A memorial service will he held for Rupert Collins on Sunday, April 28.

Rupert Ben Cullins, age 83, of North Aurora, IL died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Presence Mercy Center Medical Center in Aurora, IL. 

He was born September 9, 1929 in Haskell, AR the son of the late J.C. and Nellie nee Elkins Cullins.

Rupert served his country honorably with the US Army.  He had worked at Lyon Metal Products as a forklift operator/dock worker from 1951-85 before retiring to Arizonia were he went to work at a tool & die company.

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He is survived by his wife Elza J nee Shepard Cullins, a son Eddie (Kathy) Cullins of Montgomery, IL, two grandchidren Keely (Scott) Ellis of Roselle, IL, Haven (Collin) Luckhart of Naperville, IL, three great grandchildren Adrian and Dane Ellis and Savanna McBride. 

He was also preceded in death by his son Ben Cullins.

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A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Jacob's Well  222 Mitchell Drive  Plano, IL 60545.

Cremation was accorded the wish of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Jacob's Well.

Arrangements were entrusted to the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY of Oswego, IL. For additional information 630/554-8484.

Obituary provided by the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory.


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