Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

Eva Nadine Miller, age 95, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Willowbend Health in Muncie.

Nadine was born on May 20, 1928, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Letha (Lee) Oehler.  After her mother’s passing, Clarence married Dorthea (Stroble) who helped raise Nadine as a child.  She graduated from...

Sep 18, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Thomas, Jr., age 61, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Jerry was born on April 1, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Gerald Thomas, Sr. and Joyce (Fields) Thomas.  He graduated from Jay County High School in 1980 and retired from Jay County Highway Department in 2019 after...

Sep 12, 2023

Sioni Elizabeth Ann Curme was stillborn on September 12, 2023 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She’s the daughter of former Portland residents Elijah Curme and Chanel Jacobs.

Survivors include:

Her parents:  Elijah Curme and Chanel Jacobs – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Siblings:  Denzel Jacobs, Deniya Morton and Sincere Curme

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Sep 10, 2023

Terry Leon Moore, 79, a resident of rural Redkey, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice. He fought a courageous battle of chronic health issues. Terry never gave up hope and fought bravely until the very end. Born on July 29, 1944 in Winchester, IN. He was the son of Madonna (Straley) Moore...

Sep 4, 2023

Lois W. Ford, age 95, a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at The Waters of Dunkirk. In the company of her daughter Jill and daughter in law Jill Ford

Lois was born on July 21, 1928, in Dunkirk, the daughter of Charles Basil “Bill” and Charlotte “Lottie” B. Morgan.  She graduated from...

Aug 30, 2023

Randy L. Betz, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Randy was born on May 20, 1955, in Portland, the son of Bazil and Madonna (Shauver) Betz. Randy graduated from Portland High School in 1974. He retired from Metaldyne in Bluffton, Indiana.

Survivors...

Aug 28, 2023

David Baldauf, age 81, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

David was born on December 24, 1941, in Portland, the son of Ora and Pauline (Ritter) Baldauf.  He graduated from Portland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  David retired from...

Aug 25, 2023

Harley Jacob Schwartz, age 22 a resident of rural Portland passed away Friday morning at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Harley was a contractor and a member of the Old Order Amish.

Harley Jacob Schwartz was born July 23, 2001 in Portland, Indiana the son of Christian  A.C. and Mary Susan (Hilty) Schwartz.

Survivors...

Aug 24, 2023

Larry Teegarden, age 86, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Larry was born on June 5, 1937, in Redkey, the son of Fred and Marceil (Coats) Teegarden.  He was raised by his grandparents, Ross and Hannah Teegarden.  Larry graduated from Pennville High School in...

Aug 14, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Hall, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Millie was born April 21, 1927 in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Stults) Grile.  She worked for Jay Garment in Portland for 17 years, retiring in 1989.   Millie found solace and fellowship at...

Aug 10, 2023

Allegra “Nickie” Morningstar, age 78, a former Portland resident, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at The Woodlands in Muncie.

Nickie was born on January 25, 1945, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Mills) Morningstar.

Survivors include:

2 sisters:  Andrea Morningstar – Jabez, Kentucky

Tomiko Moore (husband...

Aug 5, 2023

Kent Jenkins, Sr. age 66, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kent was born on December 15, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Thurlo and Barbara (VanNote) Jenkins.  He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and worked at EPC Graphics in Geneva and...

Aug 1, 2023

Robert “Bob” Dean Leonhard, age 89, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Bob was born on May 6, 1934, in Portland, Indiana, the son of William H. and Mildred (Hanlin) Leonhard.  He graduated from Gray High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Marine...

Jul 31, 2023

Gurleen Prokop, age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday July 31, 2023 at I.U. Health Jay Hospital in Portland, Indiana.  Gurleen was a 1955 graduate of Kenwood High School in Baltimore, Maryland.  She retired as a bookkeeper from Legum Chevrolet in Maryland.

Gurleen was born November 27, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of...

Jul 18, 2023

Treva “Betty” Stultz, age 100, a resident of rural Pennville, passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at The Waters in Dunkirk, Indiana.  She was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Pennville formerly known as Pennville United Methodist Church, Pennville Legion Auxiliary, and Eastern Star.  She and her husband Carl owned and operated Stultz Plumbing and Heating Company...

Jul 13, 2023

Sara Jane Gaumer, age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Sara was born on March 27, 1931, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Homer and Sara (Sowash) Smith.  She graduated from South Williamsport High School in Pennsylvania in 1949 and worked for Gracewood State School and...

Jul 12, 2023

Jerry Keever, age 81, a resident of rural Jay County, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his home in rural Jay County.

Jerry was born on March 17, 1942, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of Maurice Earl and Winifred Pauline (Hunt) Keever.  Jerry graduated from Farmland High School in 1960, and attended Purdue University for...

Jul 9, 2023

Hubert Wayman Jr., age 89, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was a former resident of Pennville.

Hubert was born on April 12, 1934, in Albany, Indiana the son of Hubert and Esther (Croyle) Wayman.  He served in the National Guard, and worked at...

Jul 8, 2023

Peggy Atkinson age 51, a resident of Portland, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home.

Peggy was born July 21, 1971 in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of James “Jim” and Barbara (Hummel) Bruner.  She graduated from Jay County High School in 1989 and earned an Associate’s Degree from Ball State University.  Peggy was...

Jun 28, 2023

Amber Jenkins, age 40, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

Amber was born on October 8, 1982, in Coldwater, Ohio, the daughter of David Keen and Carol (Howell) Geesaman.  She graduated from Jay County High School in 2001 and worked for...