Penny P. (Gouge) Archambeault

Penny P. Archambeault, 62, of Westville, Indiana passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born on April 11, 1961, in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Dalford and Christine (Scalf) Gouge.

Penny is survived by her daughters, Melissa Westlund of La Porte, Indiana, Jennifer Archambeault of Westville, Indiana and Marissa Stark of Westville, Indiana; a son, Mark Archambeault of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; grandchildren, Bella Westlund, Myles Guess, Mason Guess, Cole Westlund, Max Guess, Ellie Luz, and Wade Luz; a sister, Diana Lynn Wray of Michigan City, Indiana; and brothers, Daryl Gouge of Crawfordsville, Indiana, and Keith (Becky) Gouge of Michigan City, Indiana. She is also survived by her fur babies, Gypsy and Lily who were her world. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Doyle Gouge.

Penny had worked at Aero Metals and Anco Wiper Blades. Our beloved Penny spent her past-times sewing, especially for her grandkids. She had a passion for cooking for her friends and family. She had an infectious smile and positive spirit everyone wanted to be around. She was very giving and donated to over a dozen charities in her lifetime. Penny had a gracious heart of gold. 

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana. 

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel. Pastor Dennis Pickens will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

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