OBITUARY: Delyn Orto

Delyn Orto, age 79 of Lake Station, Ind., passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Ind.

Delyn was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Delyn was born April 11, 1935, in Harrisburg, to the late Leslie and Narlington (Jones) Brannam. She was an active member of Liverpool Baptist Church and formerly attended Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Delyn is survived by her son, Steve (Carla) Orto of Valparaiso; two daughters, Rene (Don) Lambert of Foristell, Mo., and Jill (Jody) Wadding of Porter; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Patrick, Timothy, Kevin, Jordan, Jenna, Jake and Sara; one great granddaughter, Violet; and a sister Marilyn Gray.

Delyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and parents.

Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday December 3, 2014 at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart, Ind., with Pastor Charles Cooper officiating. Rees Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

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