Frank Peter "Tyke" Vernallis

Frank Peter “Tyke” Vernallis 49, of LaPorte, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015.

Frank was born on November 10, 1965 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Frank and Sonia (Maczuzak) Vernallis.

Frank leaves behind a daughter, Paige Vernallis of LaPorte; his parents, Frank and Sonia Vernallis of Portage; sisters, Lauren (David) Testerman of Seattle, Washington, Beth (David) Benkert of Gilberts, Illinois; a brother, Brad Vernallis of Avon Lake, Ohio;  nieces and nephews,  Lindsay, Katelyn, & Michaela Testerman,  and Ava & Evan Vernallis;  and a loving friend, Robin Baker of Hobart.

Frank was a longshoreman for many years. 

Family and friends are welcome to a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, Indiana.

To send condolences online, please visit Essling Funeral Home.com.

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