Sigrid "Sig" G. McMahan, 74, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on the 20th day of April 2024. She passed at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.

 

Sig was born in Hildesheim, Germany on August 4th, 1949, to Fritz and Erna Pinkepank.

 

On November 1st, 1969, in La Porte, IN, she married Gary McMahan.  Surviving are her children, Derek (Erica) McMahan of Chesterton and Garett (Melissa Rodriguez) McMahan of New York, New York; 3 grandchildren, Regan Krachinski, Addison McMahan and Gunnar McMahan; sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Dennis) Timm and Cindy Scheidel, both of La Porte; brother-in-law, Patrick McMahan of La Porte; and nephews, Jarred Timm, Eric and Brian Scheidel, and Steve McMahan. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother "Gunner" Friddel H. Gunter, and nephew Ryan Timm.

 

After graduating from La Porte High School in 1968, Sig received a Stenographic Diploma from the South Bend College of Commerce in June of 1969.  She was inducted into the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Lota Sorority in 1969.  Sig worked as a Teacher's Aide at both Boston Middle School and St. John's Lutheran School. She took great pride in her students as a Teacher's Aide and an even greater pride in her sons. 

 

Sig loved her dogs (Major, Toby, and Tootsie) and her cats (Miss Kitty, Pretty and Ugly).  She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, going out to the movies, attending concerts, and even recently attending Comic Conventions with her son and grandson. 

 

Sig's biggest enjoyment and love revolved around her two sons.  She was eager to help with no questions asked.  She helped run her sons to all their sporting events and even helped with acting and theatrical productions. She loved helping her children with their studies by quizzing for tests and helping make 3x5 flashcards.  Her sons were the focus of her life. 

 

A time of visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2024, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN  46350 with Chaplain David Tate officiating.  Cremation will take place following the service with a private family burial at Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date. 

 

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Derek or Garett McMahan, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.

 

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlerfuneral.com.