Mary Gunter

Mary E. Gunter, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home in Portland.

Mary was born on June 6, 1927, in Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of William Maddox, Sr. and Mary (McCombs) Maddox.  Mary worked for Sheller Globe in Montpelier for 28 years, retiring in 1988.  She was a life member of the DAV.  Mary married Grover Gunter on December 7, 1999 and he passed away on September 21, 2002.

Survivors include:

Her children:  Bobbie Siegrist (husband John) – Portland, Indiana

Darrell Derringer - Portland, Indiana

Deanna Derringer – Portland, Indiana

Step-daughter:  Mary Weaver (husband Gary) – Bryant, Indiana

Siblings:  Margaret Oyler – Muncie, Indiana

Roberta Riggs – Poneto, Indiana

Larry Maddox (wife Karen) -Hartford City, Indiana

Charles Maddox (wife Martha) – Hartford City, Indiana

Joyce Jenkins – South Bend, Indiana

Linda Stroup (husband Paul) – Elkhart, Indiana

10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren

3 step-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband Grover Gunter and her children Bill Whitacre and Caryn Radziejewski.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  Pastor Steve Arnold will officiate and burial will be held at a later date at Wells Cemetery, northwest of Portland.