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Lois Beck

January 14, 1930 — March 26, 2025

Lois J. Beck, age 95, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Lois was born January 14, 1930, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Floyd and Treva (Arnold) Hutchens.  Lois retired from Jay School Corporation and was a Portland Optimist Club member and Red Hatter.  Lois was a member of the Salamonia Church of Christ where she was a song leader for many years, and graduated from Portland High School in 1948.  Lois married Ralph Knapschafer on September 29, 1950, and he passed away on June 9, 1972.  Lois then married Roger Beck in 1974, and he passed away on June 8, 1994.

Survivors include:

A daughter- Christine Whitenack (husband Don) – Portland, Indiana

A son – Joe Knapschafer (wife Mary) – Portland, Indiana

5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Maxine Cummins, and Faye Rammel.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Bruce Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

Memorials may be directed to JRDS or Portland Optimist Club.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Williamson, Spencer & Penrod Funeral Homes

208 North Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Williamson, Spencer & Penrod Funeral Homes

208 North Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371

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