Karole A. Myres, 86, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 12:31 a.m., Friday, October 20th, 2023, at Settlers Place in La Porte.

She was born in North Judson, Indiana on September 16th, 1937, to Karl and Margaret (Hemmueller) Wernle.

 

On June 25th, 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 the 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 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25th, 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 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Deserving Children's Charity, www.laportecountyrealtors.com, (219) 324-8120.