- Date Of Birth: March 14, 1943
- Date Of Death: January 14, 2013
- State: Michigan
Barbara Jean Lepel, 69, of Cassopolis, died Monday, January 14, 2013, in Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born March 14, 1943 in East Chicago, Indiana to William and Eathel (Howard) Sullivan. Her parents preceded her in death. Barbara was a graduate of Highland High school and spent a year at St. Joseph College, Calumet Campus.
She moved to Cass County in 1975. Barbara was a switchboard operator at the Cass County Courthouse for fifteen years. She was then the receptionist at the Cass County Animal Control office for four years, and then the Legal Receptionist at the LaBre Law Office in Edwardsburg for five years. She was a member of Pleasant View Church of Christ, Cassopolis, and had been active with the Barn Swallow Theater.Barbara diligently corresponded with men and women serving on active duty in the military. She had many penpals.
Barbara is survived by her close friend Pam Conley of Cassopolis.
