Jan Marie Rappold (Spinali), of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away on October 31st, 2026. Jan Marie was born in Highland Park, Michigan in 1939. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Monroe, Michigan. She Married David Albert Rappold in 1958 in Monroe, Michigan at St. Mary's Catholic Church. They raised their three children in Monroe, Michigan until they moved to California in the 1970's. Jan Marie was very active in the community in Rancho Bernardo, California where she was named woman of the year by RB Junior Women's Club. She was also very involved in her kid's sports. Jan Marie worked at the Poway Unified School District, first as a special education aide and then as the substitute clerk for many years.

Dave and Jan Marie retired to Florida where she once again was very active in their retirement community with playing bunco and being a member of both the Red Hats and pool committee. While retired they saw the world while traveling on at least 20 cruises that visited places like South America and Alaska. They also lived in Kentucky for a few years to enjoy their grandchildren.

She eventually moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jan Marie always dreamed of going Italy, her Father's home, and finally got travel to Italy with her sister Carm, her niece Kim and nephew-in-law, Arnie.

She loved cooking and hosting parties for every possible occasion. She loved having company, and always would make enough food to feed an army. She was a great seamstress and made a lot clothing for herself and her daughter. Needle point was another one of her many hobbies she loved. Her favorite activity was shopping for purses. It could be said that she always had an endless supply of greeting cards to send out for every special event to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Salvatore Spinali (Sam) and Elizabeth Mary Strazzulla (Betty) as well her beloved husband David Albert Rappold. She is survived by her sons, Mark (Barbara) Rappold and Christopher Rappold. Her daughter, Michelle (Jeff A.) Taylor, and grandsons, Ty-Cody J. Taylor and Sawyer-Nash K. Taylor. She is also survived by her sister, Carmela McMillan, and her niece, Kimberly Thompson (Arnold Pytcher). She also leaves behind her great nieces and nephews. Jan Marie lived a long fulfilling life and will be greatly missed.

There will be a memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, November 6th, 2026 at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel in Tulsa, Oklahoma

In lieu of flowers, we would like you to donate to the Catholic Charities of your choosing.

Any cards may be mailed to:

The Taylor Family

1542 Park Ridge Lane

Toledo, OH 43614