Obituaries

Nov 26, 2017

Lucinda Nicklay, age 37, a resident of Dunkirk passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at her home.

Lucinda was born on September 30, 1980 in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Lawrence and Freda (Rogers) Nicklay. Lucinda graduated from Jay County High School then received a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Ball State University.

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Nov 25, 2017

Helen I. Ashcraft, age 92, a resident of Midland, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan.  She was a former resident of Portland, Indiana.

Helen was born on September 5, 1925, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Herbert and Wilma (Dunmoyer) Green.  She graduated from Poling High School...

Nov 23, 2017

Daryll Burkhalter, age 75, a resident of rural Pennville passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home.

Daryll was born August 5, 1942 in Adams County, Indiana the son of Robert and Erma (Carver) Burkhalter. He worked for Berne Ready Mix for 21 years and drove a truck for the State of Indiana for 21...

Nov 15, 2017

Helen Marie Miller, age 66, a longtime resident of Portland, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at IU Health University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN surrounded by relatives and beloved friends.

She was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 03, 1951 to Eileen and Austin Clark. Raised by her mother and step father,...

Nov 14, 2017

Estaline Newhouse, age 98, a resident of Pennville, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Jay County Hospital in Portland.

Estaline was born on May 2, 1919, in Randolph County, Indiana, the daughter of Warrie and Mary Elizabeth (Harshman) Bousman.  She graduated from Saratoga High School in 1937.  Estaline married Don Newhouse on December 24, 1939...

Nov 9, 2017

Doris Northam, age 98, a former Portland resident, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at her son’s home in Fishers.

Doris was born on February 22, 1919 in Rush County, Indiana the daughter of Delbert and Letha (Marshall) Winkler.  She married Charles Northam on October 18, 1941 and he passed away November 10, 2004.

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Nov 5, 2017

James (Jim) Florence, age 62, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 after a long struggle with medical illnesses.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Sue (Russell) Jones, Father Jackie Florence and sister Cynthia Wesley.

Leaving behind his wife Mary...

Nov 5, 2017

Jack Brenner, age 78, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Jack was born on January 18, 1939, in Dunkirk, Indiana the son of Clarence and Catherine (Elliott) Brenner.  He worked for Indiana Glass in Dunkirk for 26 years and St. John Catholic Church in Hartford City. ...

Nov 2, 2017

Bonnie Nevil-Franks, age 88, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Bonnie was born on June 30, 1929, in Adams County, Indiana the daughter of Omer and Edith (Mann) Nevil.  She was a member of the Moose Auxiliary in Decatur and the American Legion Post #211 Auxiliary in...

Oct 28, 2017

ANNOUNCMENT-Due to storm power outage services have been postponed for today.

Anthony Johnson, age 49, a resident of Portland, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Jay County Hospital in Portland.

Anthony was born on November 28, 1967 in Portland the son of Tommy L. and Sarah (Henry) Johnson. Anthony graduated for Jay County High...

Oct 24, 2017

Grace E. Shreeve, age 85 a resident of Bryant passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  She owned and operated D and G Variety Store in Bryant for over 25 years and was a member of Portland First Church of the Nazarene.

Grace was born on January 27, 1932 in Jay County the...

Oct 20, 2017

Shirley Sutton Herrin, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Shirley was born on November 8, 1933, in Jay County, the daughter of Everett and Carrie (Rees) Sutton.  She graduated from Dunkirk High School and was married on June 15, 1952 to John...

Oct 9, 2017

Ruth Taylor, age 99 a resident of Portland passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  She was a member of the Little Salamonia Church.

Ruth Taylor was born July 16, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Floyd Albert and Hazel Irene (Roberts) Wysong.  She was married on February 15, 1936 to Fred...

Oct 8, 2017

Donald W. Klingel, age 78, a resident of Rushville, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana.  He was a former Madison Township resident.

Don was born on August 1, 1939, in Madison Township, the son of Herman “Cap” and Mildred (Messner) Klingel.  He was a dairy farmer in Madison Township...

Oct 4, 2017

Matilde “Mati” Lopez, age 97 a resident of Portland passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portland where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society.   She was a member of the Plant Hoe and Hope Garden Club and Music Club both in...

Oct 1, 2017

Ray Walter age 84 a Pennville resident passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.  He was retired from 3M in Hartford City after 33 years.  He was a member of the Pennville United Methodist Church, Pennville IOOF Lodge # 145 and Pennville Lions Club.  He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #625 and...

Sep 27, 2017

Mary Anna Smith, age 90 a resident of Portland passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk.  She was a member of the Ft. Recovery Church of the Nazarene and worked in the nursery at the church for over 50 years.  She retired from Jay Garment Company in Portland.

Mary Anna Smith was...

Sep 24, 2017

Elizabeth Rebecca Brock, age 26 a resident of Salamonia passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  She was employed at J and R in Ft. Recovery, Ohio.

Elizabeth Brock was born February 4, 1991 in Portland Indiana the daughter of Michael Brock and Rita (Pfeifer) Reynolds.

Survivors Include:...

Sep 23, 2017

Mildred “Skippy” Smith, age 87 a Portland resident passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Center.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #91 in Portland for over 50 years and a member of the White Shrine.  She was a volunteer with the Jay County Hospital Auxiliary.

Mildred Smith was born...

Sep 21, 2017

Karen McFarland, age 77 a Pennville resident passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Pennville American Legion Auxiliary.

Karen McFarland was born August 8, 1940 in Rosie, Arkansas the daughter of Roy and Vivian (Gower) Platt.  She was married November 12, 1971 to...