Helen Lepire

Mrs. Helen L. Lepire, age 91, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Dowagiac. She was born in Laketon Township, MI on May 12, 1919 to Alfred & Minnie (Munson) Fenner and married Loumen Lepire on September 8, 1956. Mrs. Lepire had been a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She was a long time member of Community United Methodist Church. Helen was an Active Circle member, working in the 39ers (making meals for others), helping with the annual ice cream social, even washing or wiping a tray or two after her stroke. She was also an active member of the Laketon Township Cemetery Committee, planting flowers and helping with the Memorial Day Parade. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Son, Harry (Nancy) McKinley of AZ; daughter, Sue Ann (Keith) Dingler of Dowagiac; step daughter, Marion (Jerome) Bigge of Muskegon, 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandsons; along with 3 step grandchildren; 11 step great grandchildren; 3 step great great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Allen McKinley in 1955; 2nd husband, Loumen in 2005; brother, Myron Fenner; sister, Mae McKinley; great grandson, Richard Siebach III. SERVICE Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:00 AM at Community United Methodist Church, 1614 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon, with Pastor Bob Lynch officiating. MEMORIAL: Community United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.