Bernice McClurg

Bernice McClurg age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Bernice was born October 9, 1932, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Norman and Mono (Campbell) Stoner. She graduated from Portland High School in 1950 and married Max McClurg on March 9, 1952. He passed away on February 8, 2018.

Bernice and her husband owned and operated McClurg Hardware in Portland for many years. She was also a teller at Peoples Bank in Portland. Bernice was a member of West Walnut Church of Christ in Portland.

Survivors include:

3 daughters: Karen Landess (husband Mike) – Portland, Indiana

Kathy Heckaman (husband Lynn) – West Lafayette, Indiana

Kay Sodders (husband Brad) – Baltimore, Ohio

9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a son, Randy McClurg.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 12-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. o n Monday at the funeral home. Pastor Gil Alicea will officiate and burial will follow at Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Indiana.

Memorials may be directed towards West Walnut Church of Christ Missions Fund.