Obituaries

Obituaries for Portland and Pennville, IN.

Michael Hammer

Michael Hammer

Sep 17, 2024

Michael Hammer, age 49, a resident of Portland, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home in Portland.

Michael was born November 6, 1974, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Roger Hammer and Joyce (Littner) Hammer.  He graduated from Winchester High School and worked at FCC in Portland.  Michael was married to Dora Barker.

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Janice "Homer" Cremeans

Janice "Homer" Cremeans

Sep 10, 2024

Janice “Homer” Cremeans, age 65, a resident of Portland, passed away on September 10, 2024 at I.U Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Janice was born on October 6, 1958 in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Lula (McIntosh) Roberts.  Janice worked for Cooper Farms in St. Henry, Ohio for 25 years, and retired in 2012.

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Rhonda Clubs

Rhonda Clubs

Sep 9, 2024

Rhonda Clubs, age 54, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on September 9, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Rhonda was born September 17, 1969, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Rosalie (Hughes) Songer.

Survivors include:

Her children:  Nichole Wagner (husband James) – Portland, Indiana

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Sandra "Sandy" Shreeve

Sandra "Sandy" Shreeve

Sep 8, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Shreeve, age 63, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Sandy was born August 17, 1961, in Portland, the daughter of Dale and Grace (Vore) Shreeve.  She was a resident of JRDS in Portland for many years and worked in the JRDS workshop.  Sandy attended Portland...

Paul "Jake" Weaver

Paul "Jake" Weaver

Sep 5, 2024

Paul “Jake” Weaver, age 89, a resident of Portland, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his home.

Jake was born September 13, 1934 in Wapakoneta, Ohio the son of William and Mussta (Lyons) Weaver. Jake graduated from Poling High School in 1954. Jake served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and worked for Sheller Globe for 20...

Esther Shaneyfelt

Esther Shaneyfelt

Aug 21, 2024

Esther Marie Shaneyfelt, age 67, a resident of Portland, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her home.

Esther was born May 25, 1957 in New Castle, Indiana the daughter of Roy Eugene DeBruler and Carol (DeBruler) Smith. Esther retired from Jay School Corporation in the Bus Barn after 20 years plus of years of service. She...

Patricia "Pat" Jellison

Patricia "Pat" Jellison

Aug 19, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Jellison, age 78, a resident of Portland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was a socially active resident at Crown Pointe in Portland.

Pat was born November 21, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Clayton and Orpha Jane (Gray) Oglesbee.  She worked...

Viola Hutzler

Viola Hutzler

Aug 18, 2024

Viola Hutzler, age 40, because she said so, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie surrounded by her family.

Viola was born June 18, 1942, in Union City, Ohio, the daughter of John Lester and Ardith (Lamb) Hunley.  She graduated in 1961 from Union High School in Modoc, Indiana. ...

Terri Ford

Terri Ford

Aug 12, 2024

Terri Ford, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Terri was born January 2, 1963, in Pennville, Indiana, the daughter of Ray and Audrey (Tankersley) Givens.  She married Dwane Ford on June 4, 1983.

Terri graduated from Jay County High School and worked...

Johnny Morgan

Johnny Morgan

Aug 12, 2024

Johnny Morgan, age 48, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Johnny was born December 15, 1975 in Winchester, Indiana, the son of David Flowers and Naomi Morgan.  Johnny married Cassie Hamilton and she passed away on January 12, 2021 .

Survivors include:

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Joyce Morrical

Joyce Morrical

Aug 10, 2024

Joyce Marlene Morrical, 68, of Portland, Indiana was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on the evening of August 10, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge.

The daughter of Glen and Lena Morrical, Joyce was the youngest of three children all born in Portland.  She is survived by her brother Eldon (Sylvia) Morrical of Portland and sister Reita...

Loren "Babe" Dorman

Loren "Babe" Dorman

Aug 7, 2024

Loren “Babe” Dorman, age 95, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Waters of Dunkirk.

Babe was born October 3, 1928, in Randolph County, Indiana, the son of William and Della (Myers) Dorman.  He married Wanda Philebaum on July 14, 1950 and she passed away on June 14, 2011.

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Sheila Stults

Sheila Stults

Jul 27, 2024

Sheila Stults, age 80, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.  She was a current resident of Winchester.

Sheila was born February 3, 1944, in Winchester, Indiana, the daughter of Howard Simmons and Annabelle (Fouse) Simmons Peters.  She graduated in 1962 from Lee L. Driver High School...

Mark Lee Dehoff

Mark Lee Dehoff

Jul 26, 2024

On July 26, 2024, our beloved Mark Lee DeHoff, age 48, got to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Mark was born on March 1, 1976 to his wonderful parents Tony and Shirley DeHoff.  Mark resided in Jay County his entire life.  He graduated from high school in 1994 and married his best friend Jennifer Lee (Rigby) DeHoff...

Barbara Mclaughlin

Barbara Mclaughlin

Jul 16, 2024

Barbara McLaughlin, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her home in Portland.

Barbara was born on July 9, 1956, in Portland, the daughter of Carl and Leona (Schibler) McLaughlin.  She worked for EPC Graphic in Geneva, Pennville Custom Cabinets and home care.

Survivors include:

Her...

Debra Bowers

Debra Bowers

Jul 16, 2024

Debra Bowers, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Debra was born November 23, 1955, in Portland, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Stocker) Hutzler.  She married Michael Bowers in 1972.

Survivors include:

Her husband:  Michael Bowers – Portland,...

Diana “Kay” Dehoff

Diana “Kay” Dehoff

Jul 11, 2024

Diana “Kay” DeHoff, age 79, a resident of Pennville, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie.

Kay was born July 10, 1945 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of Carl and Treva (Myers) Stultz. She graduated from Pennville High School in 1963. Kay retired from Helena in Pennville, Indiana in 2010...

Donna Snyder

Donna Snyder

Jul 11, 2024

Donna Joan Snyder, age 96, a resident of Portland, passed away Thursday July 11, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge Rehab Center in Portland.

Joan was born July 11, 1928 in Pennville the daughter of Ernie and Mabel (Whetstone) Uptygraft. Joan graduated from Bryant High School in 1946; she worked for Ballastran and Jay Products in Portland and was...

Paul Henkle

Paul Henkle

Jul 10, 2024

Paul Henkle, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Paul was born July 6, 1942, in Indianapolis, the son of Don and Mary (Busch) Henkle.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the maiden voyage of the USS Kitty Hawk.  He worked for...

Evelyn Cronkhite

Evelyn Cronkhite

Jul 10, 2024

Evelyn M. Cronkhite, age 92, a resident of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. She was a former Portland resident.

Evelyn was born September 9, 1931 in Ridgeville, Indiana the daughter of George Gerhart and Letha (Myers-Gerhart) Harshman. She graduated from Albany high school in 1950. Evelyn...

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