John L Lepley

John L. Lepley, 77 of Beecher passed away January 26 at his home. John was born on October 20, 1936 the son of Charles and Helen Lepley. He is survived by Diane Lepley, his wife of 50 years as well as two daughters, Rebecca (Glen) Blanton of Peotone, IL, Marnie (Cliff) Davis of Grant Park, IL, two sisters Helene (Bill) Reider of Albuquerque, NM, Joanne Rupprecht of Albuquerque, NM, two step brothers Clint Counihan of Istachatta, FL, Bill Counihan of Garden Grove, CA as well as a sister in law Donna Counihan of Chicago Heights, IL. Also surviving John are six grandchildren Alison, Bethany, David, Sarah, Emma and Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents and a step brother Bob Counihan. John was a member of Crete United Methodist Church and worked for Sherwin Williams for over 30 years. Visitation will be held Monday February 3 from 4-7 p.m. at Crete United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday February 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Crete United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Rev. Fritz Bartels will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Crete United Methodist Church or Vitas Hospice. Crete United Methodist Church 1321 Main Street Crete, IL 60417 Vitas Innovation Hospice Care 8525 W 183rd Street Suite M Tinley Park, IL 60487