Charla Orcutt Obituary
Charla Orcutt, 70, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 5:22 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025 at Brickyard Care in La Porte.
She was born on October 5, 1954, in La Porte to Charles O. and Norma J.(Bright) Irwin.
Charla enjoyed shopping, watching movies and television, especially comedies and true crimes. She loved her family and her dog Molly deeply. Charla was greatly loved and will be truly missed.
She married Michael Lee Orcutt who preceded her in death.
also surviving are her daughter, Tracie (Jamie) Mangold; sister, Susan K. (Mike) Mollenhauer uncle, Tim Welty; aunt, Kay Job; two nephews, Greg Crosslin, Ryan Crosslin; her beloved dog, Molly;
Charla was preceded in death by her parent; two sons, Carey M. Orcutt and Erick S. Orcutt.
Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, (219) 362-3333 is caring for the arrangements. Cremation has been selected.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.
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