VALPARAISO, IN - Dorothy Ann Hepp (Waters) age 92 of Valparaiso passed away peacefully with her beloved family at her bedside on July 31, 2019. Her husband Henry (Bud) and son, Michael, preceded her in death, along with her BFF (Best Furry Friend), Fluffy.

Dorothy was the daughter of Leonard and Milda Waters of Postville, IA. She was a graduate of Postville High School, attended the University of Iowa and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, IA as a Registered Nurse. Bud and Dorothy met in college and married in 1950. Together they raised five children in Highland. Pamela (William) Schiller of Valparaiso, Cynthia (Donald) Rastovski of Demotte, Christopher (Nancy) of Fishers, IN, and James (Betsy) of Ladera Ranch, California. Grandchildren include Andrew (Amber), Austin (Mallory), Emily, Karlee, Aaron, and Brooks Hepp, and Nicolas Schiller. She treasured her two great-grandchildren Holden and Bria. Also surviving is her brother James (Kay) Waters of Dallas, Texas and sister-in-law Phyllis Hepp of Oregon and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy taught the Health Occupations course at Calumet High School in Gary, IN for many years and received countless awards at the local, state and national level. After retiring from teaching she became a staff nurse for Dr. Allen Sokol, in Munster, IN.

For over 50 years she was an active member of Psi Iota Xi Philanthropic Sorority, Zeta Pi Chapter in Highland, supporting speech and hearing endeavors throughout Northwest Indiana. Also, when her sons were young, Dorothy was instrumental in organizing the Highland Little League Mothers Auxiliary.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd. in Valparaiso with Father Douglas Mayer officiating. Friends can greet the family prior to the mass at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served on the church campus immediately following the service.Memorial gifts in Dorothy's name may be made to The Coach Mike Hepp Memorial Scholarship Fund. Checks made payable and mailed to:Coach Mike Hepp Memorial Scholarshipc/o Horizon Bank4208 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383. Go White Sox! Arrangements by DYKES FUNERAL HOME, (219)-462-3125.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 6, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Hepp

24 Entries

Perry Fuller

November 9, 2019

Outstanding teacher and a beautiful soul. Mrs. Hepp is the reason why I enter the medical field.I was a student from 1982-1983 and in the process of retiring from the Gary,In. Fire Dept. with 29 years of service. Mrs Hepp was instrumental in my life along with so many others and for that she will be missed.

Dan Walsh

August 13, 2019

One of my most apprehensive days at Calumet was having to tell Mrs Hepp I got fired from the job she arranged for me. She ended up laughing at my story and arranged me another job.

August 10, 2019

Dorothy was our neighbor in Highland for 15 years. She was such a wonderful caring person. I am so sorry for the family and will keep you all in our prayers
Love,
Chris, Cathy, Maddy and Jake
Sylvester

Sue (Resler) Livarchik

August 10, 2019

Pam, Cyndy, Chris, and Hepp Family,
I just learned from my college friend, Roy Hernandez, of your mom's passing. My husband and I just returned from a 3 week vacation out of the country last night, so regretfully missed the funeral services. Please accept my most sincere condolences. Your mom was a lovely and spirited woman! I am so glad to have had the privilege to know her. May you know God's loving graces that surround you.
Sue (Q) Resler Livarchik

Georgia Woodruff

August 8, 2019

Much loved and a wonderful teacher and mentor. I am still working in the medical field thanks to her.

Jamie McGaffick

August 8, 2019

She was one of the best teachers I ever had and a good friend of the family. She helped many members of my family get jobs and remained a good family friend for many years. She will be missed very much. We loved you Dorothy.

richard proctor

August 8, 2019

She always had a smile on her face and a word of encouragement. Thank you Mrs. Hepp for being my teacher and my friend!

Jim Waters

August 7, 2019

Miss you, Aunt Dorthy! Loved your spirit and kindness. You will be missed. Love, Jim and Cindy

Roberta Pankowski

August 7, 2019

My condolences to Mrs. Hepp's family. She was a very special woman and a inspiration. She got me my first job at Bivona.

Kathy Pankowski

August 7, 2019

Mrs. Hepp you have made a impact on for work and personal life. Thank you so much.condolence to the family.

Corene Crawhorn. (HENNINGS)

August 7, 2019

I loved Dorothy Hepp she was teaching at Calumet High School when I was first introduced to nursing as CNA . She was my mentor ,she taught me kindness, love, compassion along with the skills I needed to take care of others. After I graduated from high school IN 1975, I went to Purdue University and obtained my LPN and have been an LPN since 1977. I continue to work, looking forward to my retirement but my thoughts have always returned to her as my mentor, always thinking what I should do to make her proud what she would want me to be as a nurse. She was not only this for me but many in the class with me.. I often thought of her and I missed her very much and often wondered what she was doing. I'm glad I got to see this on Facebook I'm sad that such a kind soul has passed, we will see her again she's touched many lives. Love, prayers and hugs to all the family.

Joe Waters

August 7, 2019

We want to send our deepest condolences to the Hepp family and to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Dorothy was a treasure, and she will be missed! We always loved being around her - her larger-than-life personality would light up a room and her boisterous laugh and engaging personality were truly captivating...Aunt Dorothy was just the COOLEST person in Indiana - or for that matter, in all the USA. Any time we visited with Aunt Dorothy she was a great conversationalist and she was as hip as anyone half her age...if only we could all be as hip and positive as she was into older age. Aunt Dorothy - we loved you and you were a total ROCK STAR...surely you are lighting up the atmosphere in heaven and partying now with Uncle Bud and Cousin Mike and Grandma Waters and all your friends and relatives up there. Sending LOTS OF LOVE to you, Aunt Dorothy, and all the Hepp family! Joe and Sherry Waters

Debora Kent

August 7, 2019

Mrs. Hepp,
I loved going to Health Occupations every day. I loved your many stories. Rest easy now dear lady, you deserve it. To her family my condolences.

Xavier Silva

August 7, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Help, was one of the best teacher that I had when I enrolled in her Health Occupational class. She definitely was a people person who interacted in a very professional way with her students during class. I'm glad to say that I was glad to hear taken her class during my Junior and Senior year, 1982 - 1983. She will be greatly missed by so many who came across her during her tenure at Calumet High School. May she Rest In Peace!

Tammy Morgan-Blankenship

August 7, 2019

Wonderful women and teacher. She helped so many of her students. Without her I would have never went into the medical field. Goodbye my mentor may God bless and keep you. You will be forever missed. CHS class of 1982

barbara fischer

August 7, 2019

Cyndy, Don and extended Hepp family, Our condolences to you all. I knew Dorothy thru Cyndy and what a woman. Reading these tributes and remembering stories told, this was a woman with a life well-lived and well-loved by many in all facets of life. She impacted many, what a great legacy and example. Sympathies to the Hepp family. We will be thinking of you all Friday as you celebrate her life. With our sympathy, Barb & Mike

Teresa Fuller

August 7, 2019

Mrs. Hepp, I will forever remember you as the best teacher i ever had. You're passion and expertise in health occupations for me defined my love for helping people,because of you I worked in the health field and loved it. Thanks from the bottom of my heart and rest in peace. Condolonces to you're family.

Turner Sisters

August 7, 2019

Our thoughts of remembrance of our Mother's
friend of years ago, they helped so many in
different ways. Truly Blessed.
A Donation: St.Jude Children Research

Vicky Castellano / Navejar class of 1986

August 6, 2019

Mrs. Help , you had such a big impact on me in high school. I loved attending your class everyday and enjoyed hearing the many stories you told. May you R.I.P. and much hugs and condolences to your family.

Eudelia Cuevas gonzalez

August 6, 2019

Mrs Hepp
You were my inspiration in my life at calumet in the health occupation class
You were the only only teacher that cared in those years of hard times for a Mexican American student in Indiana. You were so wonderful and caring. I am 66 years my name isEudelia (cuevas) Gonzalez. You got me into the university but unfortunately my father didn't let me go. I remember you were going to talk to him but I knew he would not allow me to go. I will never forget you and how you taught me to go forward. To the Hepp family i send you my condolences with all my heart

Abby Richardson

August 6, 2019

To a life well lived!

Dorothy,

I can remember the day we met at Pines Village. You were in your empty apartment already envisioning where you wanted your belongings to go. From all of your patio décor, to your little kitchen table ever ready for snacks you were always ready to entertain friends in your apartment.

You loved a good story and an even better laugh. We became fast friends. We would talk about Highland and you would always ask about Philip as you called him. It's like we knew each other before we even met. And oh sweet Fluffy. There never was a better furry companion than Fluffy to you, Ms. Dorothy!

I'll always remember the lipstick and mirror on the wall just inside the door so you could put your lips on just before heading out...even if it was the short walk to get your mail. You always looked just so, perfectly accessorized and put together and ready to have a good time...again even if it was just to get your mail.

Rest easy Ms. Dorothy. You are at once reunited with those you've missed for so long.

All my love,

Martha Johnston

Sent Flowers

Teresa Brown

August 4, 2019

What a wonderful woman. The Hepp family is quite a legacy as a tribute to Bud and Dorothy. Hugs to everyone. Teresa, Dave and Katie Brown

Earnie Ray

August 3, 2019

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

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