Pearl E. Taylor, 90, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.
She was born March 7, 1930, in La Porte to William and Beulah (Shippee) Diedrich.
Pearl had worked at American Home Foods many years ago. She was a past member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Pearl is survived by her children, Al (Tari) Taylor of La Porte, Dennis (Sue) Taylor of La Porte, Karen (Joe) Macalka of La Porte, Kevin Taylor of La Porte and Randy (Sherry) Taylor of La Porte; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet Van Schoyck of La Porte and Betty (Tom) Hedgecock of Las Vegas, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom; daughter, Cheryl Simpkins; siblings, William Diedrich Jr., Kenneth Diedrich, Rosie Diedrich, Sally Biernacki, Earl Diedrich, Donald Diedrich, Evelyn Weinkfein, and Edith Mooney; and grandson, Brian Taylor.
Private services will take place. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
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