Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Tralynne Ruppe Migliori was called home to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 25, 2016 after a 9 month courageous battle with cancer. She was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, most recently in the Prior Lake Ward. Her example of faith and testimony extended to everyone around her.
A gathering of family and friends is Monday, March 28, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation in Prior Lake. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM with visitation one-hour prior at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bloomington. Tralynne will be laid to rest at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee. Pallbearers for Tralynne are Bryan Migliori, Craig Migliori, Richard Messerly, Lorn Ruppe, Scott Ruppe, Kyle Ruppe, Mike Otteson, and Sam Humphries. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Tralynne’s honor.
Tralynne was born December 13, 1966 to Jack Boyer and Reita (Winder) Ruppe in Vernal, Utah. She grew up on the family farm in Jensen, Utah. Tralynne quickly grew to become a very strong, responsible and independent young lady. At just 8 years old, she was highly sought after for her incredible babysitting skills. Tralynne was wonderful with children and had natural talents for caregiving. Tralynne wasn’t just good with kids though. She also joined 4-H and cared for sheep, pigs and cattle. She meticulously fed, trained, groomed and exhibited them. She even reaped the financial benefit of having them sold at auction. This taught her the importance of wise money management which she used the rest of her life.
Tralynne continued to exhibit her responsibility and maturity when her mother was called away for an extended period of time to care for Tralynne’s sick brother. Tralynne stepped up to help her dad care for her siblings and maintain the family home until her mother returned home.
On July 11, 1985, Tralynne married the love of her life, Daniel Migliori, for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They began their life together in Orem, Utah while Daniel finished his schooling. There they were blessed with their first child Bryan. They later moved to Preston then Shelley, Idaho where they welcomed Erica then Craig to their family. In 1996 they put down their roots in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Throughout her life, Tralynne served her Heavenly Father wherever he called her. She worked diligently in the Cub Scouts while her boys were in the program. She served tirelessly in many callings including teacher, chorister, Primary pianist, in Ward and Stake Young Women’s presidencies, and as ward Relief Society president. Her testimony and influence in the lives of many will live on forever.
Tralynne had a variety of jobs from time to time, but she always found her way back to her most important and beloved position of being a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Tralynne’s most cherished times were family times. She loved their camping trips, early morning walks with her sweetheart, and working together as a family to build and maintain their beautiful home, garden and yard. Tralynne loved sewing, cooking, crafting and blogging. Her talents were continually and often shared with all those she loved. She adored traveling with Daniel to Italy, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Dominican Republic and many other wonderful destinations.
Faith and family were the most important things in Tralynne’s life. She loved being a wife, mother and mother-in-law, but words cannot describe her love and excitement as Grandma and Chief welcomed Jack, Brooke, Scott, McKay and Macey. There is no doubt that Tralynne will continue to love and look after her precious family and friends. Their most recent trip to Florida with their entire family is recognized as a miracle and blessing from a loving Father in Heaven, and will be cherished forever.
Tralynne will be deeply missed and forever loved by her dedicated eternal companion Daniel. Sons Bryan (Katie) Migliori and Craig (Rebekah) Migliori; daughter Erica (Richard) Messerly; grandchildren, Jack, Brooke & Scott Migliori and McKay & Macey Lynne Messerly; parents, Jack and Reita Ruppe; brothers, Lorn (Cindy) Ruppe, Scott (Carrie) Ruppe, Kyle Ruppe; sister, JaRee (Doug) McConkie; sisters-in-law, LaDawn Ruppe and Rhonda Ruppe; father-in-law, Karl Migliori; other loving relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents; brother Cal Ruppe; mother-in-law, Sue Migliori.
Tralynne’s love and legacy will live on forever in the lives of all those she loved and touched throughout her life. The Migliori family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation.
