Cheryl Sue Simpkins, 58, of LaPorte, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
She was born July 22, 1958, to Thomas and Pearl (Diedrich) Taylor.
Cheryl graduated from LaPorte High School in 1976 and had worked as a clerk at Wilson Lumber.
Cheryl leaves behind her mother, Pearl of LaPorte; sister, Karen (Joseph) Macalka of LaPorte; four brothers, Allen (Tari), Dennis (Susan), Kevin and Randy (Sherry) Taylor, all of LaPorte; two sons, Frank and Adam Simpkins; and three grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. A private service will take place at a later date. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.