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Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Ind. Courts - "A memorial service will be held for Deb Hepler this Sunday October 11th" [Updated]

Message from the Indiana Legal Services Board President Paul A. Leonard, Jr.:

It is with deep sadness that I report to you the passing of Deb Hepler this morning [Oct. 5]. As you know, Deb was a very active and passionate member of our board for many years. What you may not have known is that she was fighting breast cancer during this last year, while still putting tremendous energy into her work for the poor, and into Indiana Legal Services. Her passing is a loss to the entire legal services community, and our condolences go out to her family.

A memorial service will be held for Deb Hepler this Sunday October 11th at 3:30pm at the Knights of Columbus (71st and Keystone).

Deb's daughter, Anne, informed me that Judge McKinney will be speaking at approximately 4:00pm and then Deb's family and any others may say some words about Deb.

Anne requested that people wear purple or red (Deb's favorite colors) as Deb would want this to be a celebration of her life.

Please let others who knew Deb know of this memorial as Anne has requested my help in informing the legal community of the memorial.

Maggie Smith writes:
Deb Hepler used to work at my law firm before she left to become one of Judge McKinney’s permanent clerks.

Deb's family has asked that we let the legal community know the information about her memorial service. If you believe it is appropriate, please forward this to whomever you want.

[Updated 10/8/09] The Indianapolis Star today has this obituary.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on October 7, 2009 02:55 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts