LaVerne Benson Montague

June 27, 1942 - June 7, 2022

LaVerne Marie (Benson) Montague, age 79 of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Valparaiso, IN. She was born on June 27, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Vernon and Marie (Ross) Benson. LaVerne is survived by her husband, Ronald Montague; son, William (Beth) Rentschler, daughters, Susanne Rentschler Steyer, Brenda Rentschler, Alisha Arama (Bruce), stepsons, Greg Montague (Jody), Mark Montague; stepdaughter, Michelle (Rich) Iliff; nineteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Benson; mother, Marie Benson; son, Michael Rentschler; brother, Norman Benson and cousin, Marianne Barnes. LaVerne was a lifelong resident of Porter County. She was a 1960 graduate of Chesterton High School. She spent many years working in the banking industry and had a passion for interior design. On March 26, 1983, she married the love of her life. She liked dancing, where she met her husband of 39 years and 73 days. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed. Visitation will be June 13th from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 11:00 am the funeral home. Burial to follow at Chesterton Cemetery.