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Karole Myres Obituary
Karole A. Myres, 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 12:31 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Settlers Place in La Porte.
She was born in North Judson, Indiana, on Sept. 16, 1937, to Karl and Margaret (Hemmueller) Wernle.
On June 25, 1955, Karole married Thomas Myres, who preceded her in death.
She worked as a real estate agent in the area for many years. Karole served on the board for the La Porte County Realtors Deserving Children Charity and was a volunteer for Franciscan Hospital gift shop in Michigan City. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting family. Karole will be greatly missed.
Surviving are her children, Susan Hansen, Steven (Laura) Myres, Timothy Myres, Laura (David) Purkal, Sandra (Alan) Gudrian and Jeffrey Myres; sister, Dorothy Ensign; grandchildren, Mathew Stimley, Brian Thomas, Thomas Myres, Elizabeth Myres, Broderick Myres, Corynn Myres, Dustin Purkal, Brandon Purkal, Chelsea Purkal, Aaron Gudrian, Emma Gudrian, Hailey Gudrian, Brayden Myres and Gavin Myres; and five great-grandchildren.
Karole was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Margaret Ciszek.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 800-950 A St., La Porte. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, 219-362-3100, is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www. LakeviewFHC.com.
In leu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Deserving Children Charity at www.laportecountyrealtors.com, 219-324-8120.
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John Rock Rodgers
October 22, 2023
She was "second Mother" to friends of Tim and Sue´s in our Slicer Days! Played "Pigs" with the Nuns of St. Joes several times at her kitchen table! Good Times! Will remember those days! Thank you! Bless you!´
Gail Johnson
October 20, 2023
Laura, may our Father God wrap you in his healing arms and carry you to a place of peace during this difficult time.
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