Marianne "Auntie M" Miles, age 67, of Portage, IN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Marianne is survived by her sons: Robert (Lori) Pavlinac and Jon (Jen) Pavlinac; grandchildren: Michelle, Jonathan, Robbie and Evan; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Sedona, Madelyn, Arya and Salem; sister, Linda (Mike) Gift; nieces: Samantha (Tom) Forniciari, Stephanie Mangual and Tiffany Miles; nephews: Robert Matusiak and Shawn Weston.  She was preceded in passing by her parents: Fred and Lila Miles; and her siblings: Alice and Mike.

A Memorial Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN from 12:00- 4:00PM.

Marianne retired from The Yellow Brick Road in Chesterton.  She loved 4-Wheelin', Halloween and was passionate about The Wizard of Oz.  The family wishes to thank Marilyn for being such a great friend to Marianne.