Betty Jane (Graham) Herrold

Our Beloved mother, Betty Jane Herrold, 92, of La Porte, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Betty was born December 9, 1928, in Frazee, Minnesota to the late Cleveland and Edith (Stillings) Graham.

Betty married James Henry Herrold on October 15, 1949, who passed away January 10, 1979.

Betty worked at many jobs throughout her life including Allis Chalmers, Westville Lumber Company, and the Swanson Center helping with many activities.  She loved baking, cooking, and most of all her family.

Betty is survived by a daughter, Leslie (Dennis) Lantz of La Porte, Indiana; three sons, James Herrold of La Porte, Indiana, Ross (Michelle) Herrold of Chesterton, Indiana, and Robert (Teffany) Herrold of La Porte, Indiana; eight grandchildren,  Graham (Jennifer) Ault, James (Becky) Herrold, Stephanie (Christopher) Dobecki, Melanie Herrold, Robert (Sam Charles) Herrold, Jacob Herrold, Angel Herrold, and Raymond Herrold; and six great-grandchildren, Isabella, James, Clark, Grant, Chevy, and Sunny.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Pat Graham, Bob Graham, Bernice Bridges, and Jean Cole.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.  A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.  Pastor Dennis Meyer will officiate.   

Private burial will take place at a later date.           

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