Obituary of Karin Lepp

Karin Lepp (née Thiessen) was born August 31, 1925 in New York, Ukraine. She passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Leamington Mennonite Home on February 1, 2025 at the age of 99 years, 5 months and 1 day.

Karin immigrated to Canada at the age of one settling with her parents in Manitoba first and then in Kingsville, Ontario. Karin attended Albertville School, Kingsville High School, and the Leamington Business College.  After graduation Karin worked for Conklin Lumber for 25 years. On July 11, 1970 she married Henry Lepp and moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Henry and Karin eventually moved to St. Catherines, Ontario and wintered in Arcadia, Florida. In 2005, Karin moved to Leamington to be closer to family.

Karin is predeceased by her husband Henry Lepp; parents Peter and Johanna Thiessen; siblings Peter, Ruth Piper (Victor), Rudy (Shirley), and Eddy (Betty), nephew Eddy, and step-son Brian.

Karin is survived by her step-children Jim Lepp (Pat), Lesley Bodnarchuk (John), daughter-in-law Liz, and grandchildren Allison, Sarah, and Cass as well as great grandchildren Madeline, Mackenzie, Hunter, Isla, and Will.

Also survived by nephew Randy (Beav) Thiessen (Renée) and nieces Carey Papineau, Kelly Ellwood (the late Darrell), Linda Thiessen, and Heidi Bennett (Peter); 13 great nieces and nephews, and 16 great-great nieces and nephews.

As per Karin’s wishes there will be no funeral. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Karin can be mailed directly to the Leamington Mennonite Home (Green Spaces), 35 Pickwick Dr, Leamington, ON N8H 4T5, or the Leamington United Mennonite Church,78 Oak St E, Leamington, ON N8H 2C6.