Nellie May Hepker, 73, of Westfield, died on June 30, 2014, at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Born Oct. 16, 1940 in Petersburg, she was the daughter of Aubrey and Martha (Williams) Onyett.
She taught fourth grade for 25 years at Hawthorn Community School in Vernon Hills, Ill. She was a member of Centennial Bible Church in Westfield. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, reading, journaling, cooking and hospitality. She was a mentor to young moms for many years.
Survivors include her husband, W. Carl Hepker; son, Ed (Becky) Hepker; daughter, Laura Hepker; brother, Robert (Helen) Onyett; and grandchildren, Blake and Chloe Hepker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings, Ralph Onyett, Mary Hickey and Raymond Onyett.
Funeral services were held July 7 at Centennial Bible Church, 720 Liberty Dr., Westfield, with the Rev. Kirk Welch officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, Ill. on July 8. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
