Helen Leppke

Services for Helen Leppke, 86, rural Peabody, who died Aug. 20 at St. Luke Hospital, Marion, were Tuesday at Aulne Bible Church.

Burial was at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

Born March 31, 1939, in Goessel to Walter and Esther (Suderman) Hiebert, she married Wilbur Leppke on July 7, 1957, at Ebenfeld Church, rural Hillsboro.

He survives along with sons Stuart Leppke of McPherson, Lyle Leppke of rural Marion, and Kent Leppke of Bonner Springs; brother Roger Hiebert of rural Marion; sister Betty Just of rural Marion; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Brother Lewis Hiebert and sister Joyce Schmidt preceded her in death.

A memorial has been established with Latcom Bolivia Missions. Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, was in charge of arrangements.