Susan R. Cripe

Sue Cripe Rockenbaugh died unexpectedly at home in Monticello, IN at the age of 72 on June 2, 2025.

Sue is survived by her husband, Stephen Cripe; children, Katy Harringer of Monon, IN and Frank Harringer and his wife, Charla of Lafayette, IN; her brother David Rockenbaugh of Monon, IN; and a grandson, Frank Corbin Harringer II, of Auburn, IN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Ray Rockenbaugh Jr.; brother Steven Rockenbaugh; and sister Jan Zeiger Rockenbaugh.

Sue was born on April 21, 1953, in Goshen, IN. She graduated from Penn High School in Mishawaka, IN in 1971. Sue was an accomplished singer and oboist. She was also a member of the Jubilee Ringers of Elkhart County, a handbell choir, for many years. She was a gentle individual who loved reading, filling her house with rescued dogs and cats, coloring, crafts, flower gardening, flea marketing, antiques, fishing and cooking.

A celebration of her life has not been scheduled yet. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Alexis Acres Animal Sanctuary at www.alexisacres.org/donate. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Sue gave the gift of sight through cornea donation.

Condolences can be sent to www.springervoorhisdraper.com/obituaries/susan-cripe. Friends and family are encouraged to share a photo, a memory, or messages of condolence at www.springervoorhisdraper.com.

The family would like to thank The Monticello Fire Department and the ER staff of White Memorial Hospital for their superhuman efforts and care.

Friends and family are encouraged to share a photo, a memory, or a message of condolence at www.springerfuneralhome.com

Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.