Helen D. Sumpter

Helen D. Sumpter, 81, of North Liberty, IN passed away at 5:04 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Katherine Casper Home in Donaldson, IN.  She was born on November 11, 1933 in South Bend, IN to the later Albert and Margaret Bernice (Harbaugh) Pehling.  On November 3, 1951 in South Bend, IN, she married Richard C. Sumpter who preceded her in death on August 11, 1998. 

Mrs. Sumpter is survived by two daughter, Lynette M. Sumpter of North Liberty, IN and Lori (Jeffery) Frepan of Anderson, IN; six grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Tibbett, Sarah Frepan, Brian Frepan, Jeffery (Megan) Frepan Jr., Zachary Frepan and Robert Frepan; six great granddaughters; sister-in-law Ruth Pehling of South Bend, IN and several nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.   She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Pehling and George Pehling and sister-in-law, Francis Pehling.

Mrs. Sumpter was a lifelong area resident.  She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Kerry Knape, retiring after ten years.  She also worked as a seamstress for Sears Drapery in South Bend, IN and a Hostess at Whispering Pines Golf Course in North Liberty.  She was a member of Pine Creek Church of the Brethren where she formerly served as a deacon and  a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 290. For the past eleven months, Helen captured everyone's affection with a ready smile and her twinkling blue eyes.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at Pine Creek Brethren Church, 25075 Stanton Road, North Liberty, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow at Porter Rae Cemetery, North Liberty.   Friends may visit with the family from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the church and one hour prior to the services on Monday.   Palmer Funeral Home, North Liberty, IN is assisting the family with arrangements.

Contributions in memory of Helen D. Sumpter may be offered to Pine Creek Brethren Church, 25075 Stanton Road, North Liberty, IN 46554 or Catherine Kasper Memory Care, 9601 Union Road, Donaldson, IN 46513.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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