James "Jim" Hartvig
Jul 4, 2025
James “Jim” Hartvig, age 74, a resident of rural Bryant, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.
Jim was born April 29, 1951, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the son of Herbert and Elsie (Madson) Hartvig. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce...
Ronald Lee
Jun 29, 2025
Ronald Lee, age 81, a resident of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Everheart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.
Ronald was born January 31, 1944, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Lawrence “Jim” and Pauline “Marie” Shawver Lee. He graduated from Portland High School and served in the U.S. Airforce in Vietnam. He worked for...
Jessica Hunt
Jun 25, 2025
Jessica Hunt, age 39 a resident of rural Portland, passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on August 10, 1985, in Bluffton, Indiana, and had a life filled with love, family, and a passion for the outdoors. She was remembered as a kind soul who took joy in every moment spent...
John Herzfeld
Jun 24, 2025
John Herzfeld, Jr., age 45, a resident of Muncie, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
John was born October 6, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of John Herzfeld, Sr. and Nancy Lee Wood. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Hawaii.
Survivor include:
His mother: Nancy Wood – Muncie, Indiana
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Timothy Henkle
Jun 19, 2025
Timothy Henkle, age 56, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Timothy was born on March 22, 1969, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Paul and Connie (Edmundson) Henkle. Timothy graduated from Jay County High School and worked for Wal-Mart.
Survivors include:
His mother – Connie Henkle – Portland, Indiana
1 brother – Bryan Henkle...
Zona Shoopman
Jun 16, 2025
Zona Shoopman, age 70, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Anderson.
Zona was born August 17, 1954, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of John McClain and Betty Rigby. She was raised by her father John and step-mother Sharon McClain. She graduated from Jay County High School and was a...
Bernice McClurg
Jun 11, 2025
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...
Robert "Bob" Neil Gordon
Jun 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” Neil Gordon, age 87, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Bob was born February 6, 1938, in Jay County, Indiana, the son of Everett and Aunita (Ford) Gordon. He graduated from Redkey High School where he enjoyed Band and was very active in 4-H. Bob was a substitute bus driver for Jay School Corporation...
Donald Cooke, Sr.
May 31, 2025
Donald Cooke, Sr. age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Silver Birch Assisted Living in Muncie, Indiana.
Donald was born August 27, 1947 in South Hampton, Virginia, the son of Charlie and Lizzie Mae (Bradshaw) Cook. He served as a Medic with the U.S. Army and helped organize and worked for Jay County EMS (JEMS)....
Bret A. Masters
May 31, 2025
Bret A. Masters, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Bret was born on October 31, 1963, in Michigan, the son of Richard and Mildred “Millie” (Leffingwell) Masters. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1982 and worked for many years at Red Gold in Geneva, FCC in...
Richard Straley
May 21, 2025
Richard Straley, age 62, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Richard was born November 2, 1962, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Robert “Bob” and Deloris (Lanning) Straley. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1980 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Survivors include:
1...
Carol Manor
May 17, 2025
Carol Manor, age 85, a resident of Bryant, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.
Carol was born on May 4, 1940, in Jay County, the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Ross) Shull. Carol graduated from Madison High School in 1958. Carol worked for the United States Postal Service in...
Lana Roberts
May 12, 2025
Lana Roberts, age 18, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
Lana was born April 21, 2007 in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Nick Roberts and Brittany Bailey. She was currently a Junior at Jay County Christian Academy in Portland. Lana was a full of love...
Keith Cline
May 10, 2025
Keith Cline, age 81, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.
Keith was born on January 25, 1944, in Portland, Indiana, the son of John and Velma (Lovell) Cline. Keith was a 1962 graduate of Pennville High School, and was in the US Army National Guard,...
Diane Camp
May 4, 2025
Diane Camp, age 70, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.
Diane was born May 3, 1955, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of James and Mary (Guntle) Myers. She married James Camp on February 14, 1988 and he passed away in 2017.
Diane was a member...
Juana Jose Lopez Ordoñez
May 3, 2025
Juana Jose Lopez Ordoñez, age 21, a resident of Portland, passed away on May 3, 2025 at her home in Portland.
Juana was born June 25, 2003, in Huehuetenango, San Antonio Huista, Guatemala, the daughter of Lopez Manuel Lopez Jose and Adelina Ordoñez.
Survivors include:
Her parents: Lopez Manuel Lopez Jose and Avelina...
Ralph "Joe" Knapschafer
Apr 28, 2025
Ralph “Joe” Knapschafer, Jr., a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.
Joe was born January 13, 1953, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Lois (Hutchens) Knapschafer. He graduated from Portland High School in 1971 and was a member of The Church at Westchester...
Monte Dunlavy
Apr 22, 2025
Monte Dunlavy, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Monte was born February 22, 1932, in Milton, WV, the son of James and Clara (Hicks) Dunlavy.
Monte graduated from Milton High School in 1950 and started working for Blenko Glass Co. in Milton. ...
Ruth Fifer
Apr 20, 2025
Ruth Fifer, age 76, a resident of Balbec, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home in Balbec.
Ruth was born July 21, 1948, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Elma “Jeanne” (Young) Geesaman. She worked from Tom and Rod’s Steakhouse in Portland for 15 years and JCI in Portland for 14 years. ...
Connie Chowning
Apr 15, 2025
Connie Chowning, age 77, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.
Connie was born May 14, 1947, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Marjorie (Sanders) Green. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Portland, Portland Moose Lodge Auxiliary and Portland American Legion...
