All Obituaries

     Hank Theodore Michael passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born at 9:21 a.m. on Sunday and passed away at 11:05 p.m. the same day.       Hank was born the son of Tom and Tami (Link) Michael.       Survivors include his parents:       His parents:  Tom and Tami Michael – Bluffton,...

Marilyn S. Greek, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at I.U. Health Jay Hospital in Portland.               Marilyn was born on July 29, 1942 in Union City, Indiana the daughter of LeRoy and Mabel (Shreeve) Greek. She graduated from Union City High School and was a bookkeeper for Jay Garment in Portland for many years.   Survivors include: 1 aunt: June (Shreeve) Yost – Winchester,...

     Travis Haffner, age 29, a resident of Portland, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.      Travis was born October 12, 1989 in Portland the son of Russell Haffner and Peggy (Byrley) Roush. He graduated from Jay County High School and was employed at Huntsman Power Washing.             Survivors...

     John “Buttnz” Richard Skeoch, age 86, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan after a sudden illness.       John was born on December 6, 1932 in Harrison, Ohio the son of William and Goldie (Waller) Skeoch. He married Marlene Bradley on September 11, 1954.       John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict. ...

            Kenneth Glen Bosworth, age 96, a resident of rural Ridgeville in Jay County, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home.              Kenny was born on April 30, 1923, in Raleigh, North Dakota, the son of Glen and Elva Grace (Parr) Bosworth.  Kenny was married to Wilma Jean Ridgeway on March 7, 1948 and she passed away on October 13, 2002.  He later married Norma (Kline)...

     Stephen Miller, age 69 a resident of rural Portland passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home.  Stephen was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. serving during Vietnam.       Stephen was born June 30, 1949 in Union City, Indiana the son of Paul Leon and Naomi (Smith) Miller.  His mother preceded him in death. Survivors Include: His father and step mother-  Leon and Betty Miller, Portland, Indiana 1 Brother- Glen Miller,...

     Thomas Rose, age 82 a resident of Portland passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.  Thomas earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Arizona-Tucson.  He was a teacher for several years at Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona and worked at Jay Products in Portland.  He enjoyed trivia, playing the guitar and music.       Thomas Rose was born May 16, 1937 in Richmond,...

     Charley Rowles, age 79, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home in rural Portland.         Charley was born on September 14, 1939 in Jay County, the son of Russell and Bertha (Orr) Rowles.  He graduated from Poling High School in 1957.  Charley was a volunteer for the Pennville Fire Dept., served as Deputy Marshall of Pennville, worked Pennville Custom Cabinets and was co-owner of B&R...

     Velma Rook, age 91 a resident of Portland passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Warren in Warren, Indiana.  She was a member of the West Walnut St. Church of Christ and retired from Jay Garment in Portland after 25 years.  She was a member of the IU Health Jay Auxiliary, Portland Morning Optimist Club and a Girl Scout leader for many years.      Velma Rook was born April 3, 1928 in Wells County, Indiana the daughter of...

    Gary L. Pusey, age 75 a resident of Portland passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  Gary was a 1961 graduate of Portland High School, and a veteran of the US Air Force.  He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and the Portland American Legion Post 211.  He was an agent with Prudential Insurance Company serving Jay and Randolph Counties.      Gary Pusey was born June 22, 1943 in Portland,...