Tyjania "Ty" Ruppert is now at rest with the Lord. She passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the age of 11. She was born on August 19, 2004, in Newark, New Jersey. Tys smile will be remembered as one that would light up a room and brought joy for those treasured moments. Ty is survived by her loving mother, Kathy Ruppert of Reed City; her brothers and sisters, Joshua (Kami) Ruppert of Reed City, Timothy (Janelle) Ruppert of Belding, Gabriel (Kim) Ruppert of Locust Grove, GA, Vera Froman of Reed City, Charlotte Welsh of Big Rapids, Patty Ruppert of Big Rapids, Nathaniel Ruppert of Columbus, Ohio, Kathrine Rose Ruppert of Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Victoria F. Ruppert of Big Rapids and Samuel Ruppert of Reed City; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved caregiver, Sharon Holmes, teacher, Bonnie Clark and case worker, Michelle Summit. Tyjania was preceded in death by her dad Larry Ruppert; 3 brothers, Bryce Daniel Ruppert, Alexander Osvaldo Ruppert and Caleb Ruppert and 2 sisters, Lilly Marie Ruppert and Bonnie Rose Ruppert. Funeral services will take place 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Bruce Peterson officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services on Monday. The family invites friends and family to attend a luncheon following the service at the First Baptist Church on US10 in Reed City. Funeral Service Monday, December 28, 2015 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307