Regina Ruple

Regina Kaplon Ruple of North Little Rock, passed away on November 30, 2013. Regina was born on March 26, 1931, to the late Helen and John Kaplon, the only girl of eleven children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrel, her parents and nine brothers. She is survived by three children, Donna Johnson (Gary) of Mabelvale, James Ruple (Lee Roberts) of North Little Rock and John Ruple of North Little Rock; her only remaining sibling, August Kaplon of North little Rock; two granddaughters; one great-grandchild; and one grandson, Shane, who she said was her "little angel" and the light of her life.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 N. Main Street, 758-1170. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Marche. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .