Gina was born in Los Angeles, California on November 21, 1971. Much of her childhood memories were surrounded by loving family and friends. Later in her childhood, Gina moved to the Midwest after her mother remarried, landing in the Kansas City metro in the mid-1980s.
Her teenage and early adult years were no different than others at the time. Wild hair, fun times, and living life as one would do in that era. Gina dabbled in a mixture of career fields with a focus on banking. In her mid-twenties, Gina really defined herself with the loving, faith-filled qualities that many remember her as today.
On June 15, 2001, she married and quickly embarked into the family life the following year with the birth of their first daughter, Blair, in 2002. During this period of married life and motherhood, her involvement in her faith community really took off. The Rupnow family was introduced into the St. Charles Borromeo parish with open arms, and found the community to be extended family as years passed. Gina and her family grew in their faith during this time, and became even more involved following the birth of their second daughter, Drew, in 2009. Early on, Gina assisted in many school volunteer and community efforts. She later had the opportunity to work closely on the parish side as communications lead. Gina’s passion in her work and focus towards the needs and care for others led to many close friendships and everlasting bonds over the years.
During the fall of 2021, Gina’s strength and perseverance to overcome her battle with COVID-19 was more than just a miracle, but a reflection of who she was. Strong willed and driven, she battled through COVID-19 with the plethora of prayers and support by all in her community. This spring, Gina was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer, and fought hard every step of the way. Unfortunately, God had other plans for Gina and she passed away on the morning of May 18, 2022, around 1:00 AM. Gina had a significant impact on her friends, family, and faith community. She will be greatly missed by all that were fortunate enough to understand and get to know the kind-hearted, beautiful person she was.
Gina was preceded in death by her father, Robert LoBianco.
She is survived by her husband, Andrew James Rupnow; and their two daughters, Blair Josephine and Drew Francesca; mother, Lynda Morris (Johnson); step-father, Bob Morris; step-sister, Regan Tilley (Morris); step-brother, Jeremy Morris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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