Mary Margaret "Pegge" Schaper, 86 years old of La Porte, IN, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was married on October 30, 1976 in Michigan City, IN to Elmer Christian Schaper who preceded her in death on April 5, 1994.
She was born on February 6, 1924 in LaPorte, IN., Daughter of the late Dr. Neil E. and Leola (Terry) Funk. Her mother passed away when she was an infant and her grandparents, Leola Van Dien and James A. Terry raised her.
Pegge worked at Whirlpool for 27 years, she was a member of Presbyterian Church LaPorte, member of A O Psi Sorority, 1942 LaPorte High School Graduate and member of the G.R. and Girl Scouts. She attended Dennison College.
Surviving are four daughters; Cynthia Rinker of LaPorte, Karen (Jon) Guenin of La Fountain, TN., Pamela (Doyle) Young of Bonne Terre, MO., Debra (Phil) Bennett of Edwardsburg, MI., three sons; Terry (Kathy) Glassman of Portage, IN., William (Nora) Glassman of Freeport, IL., Terry (Phyl) Schaper of Demotte, IN., 17 Grandchildren, and 11 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grandparents, husband, brother; Neil Funk and one grandchild; Patrick Neil Glassman.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Cutler Funeral Home and from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. on Saturday.
A Celebration Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Cutler Funeral Home with Rev. Sally Wicks officiating.
Interment will follow in the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, IN.
Contributions may be made to the LaPorte Presbyterian Church or Charity of Donor's Choice.
Please sign the online register book at www.cutlerfuneral.com