Obituaries

Toni Sue Peckham

Toni Sue Peckham, 61, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025.

She was born on April 6, 1964, in South Bend to the late Sim Womack and Gloria (Watt) Womack of Rolling Prairie.

After graduating from High School in 1981, Toni went on to Purdue Northwest to become a Registered Nurse. She worked with Aveanna and Maxim Home Nursing in La Porte.

Toni married Thomas “Tom” Peckham in 1982. Tom survives with their children, Melissa (Robert deceased) Schrouder of Trail Creek, Stephen Peckham of La Porte; grandchildren, Ethan and Olivia; a brother, Glenn (Tammie) Womack of Culver, and her mother, Gloria.

Visitation will be from 5 PM to 7 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.

A Memorial service will follow the visitation at 7 PM in the Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Jones will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Hospice, https://franciscanallianceorg11745.thankyou4caring.org/program-locations

To light a virtual candle, share a story of Toni’s life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.

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