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Sheila Stults

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 in Winchester. Sheila married Cliff Stults on June 3, 1989.Sheila worked for Jay School Corporation for 28...

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...

Mark DeHoff

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 on January 13, 2001. Mark worked for the Tire Center in Portland for over 20 years and then for Rich’s Auto Repair in Dunkirk for...

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...

Debra Bowers

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, Indiana Son: John Bowers (Juatana...

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...

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Donna Snyder

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 a member of the Friends Church in Portland.Joan married Max Snyder on March 5, 1948 he passed away on May 3, 2010Survivors Includes:2 daughters:...

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...

Paul Henkle

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 G.C. Murphy Co., NAAS Foods and was a truck driver for 23 years. He was a member of Trinity Arch Bridge Church in Portland. Paul was active in Trinity’s food...

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)...

Evelyn Cronkhite

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 worked as a nursing aid for Country Manor in Dunkirk and Albany Health and Rehabilitation in Albany. She retired from Indiana Glass in...

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...

Aaron "Andy" Arnold

Aaron “Andy” Arnold, age 70, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany, Indiana. He was a former resident of Dunkirk.Andy was born August 31, 1953, in Bainbridge, Indiana, the son of Calvin J. and Mary M. (Jones) Arnold. He attended Union City Community High School. Andy worked at Tyson Foods in Portland and was a member of Job Corp.Andy enjoyed fishing, camping, horses, motorcycles and barbequing with his friends and...

Aaron “Andy” Arnold, age 70, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany, Indiana. He was a former resident of Dunkirk.Andy was born August 31,...

Allison Garringer

Allison Garringer, age 1, a resident of Portland, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Allison was born September 8, 2022, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Dustin and Holly (Thompson) Garringer. Survivors include: Her parents: Dustin and Holly Garringer – Portland, Indiana Her brothers: Koltyn and Kaidyn Garringer – Portland,...

Allison Garringer, age 1, a resident of Portland, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Allison was born September 8,...

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It serves as a way to inform the community about the individual's passing and to honor their memory. During a funeral or memorial service, it is common for someone to stand up and read the obituary to the attendees. This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual.

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This collection is an index of information taken from online obituaries published by cemeteries and funeral homes in the United States between 1847 and the present. Many of the obituaries were found on funeral home websites, and the index may include links to the original sources.

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columbaria), also called a cinerarium, is a structure for the reverential and usually public storage of funerary urns holding cremated remains of the dead. The term comes from the Latin columba (dove) and originally solely referred to compartmentalized housing for doves and pigeons, also called dovecotes.

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If you've considered asking, “how long do you stay buried in a cemetery?” the answer is typically 100 years or more. Plots are sold for 50 to 100 years, but it's unusual to remove anyone from the burial grounds unless the need for space requires it.

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The eulogy is a deeply personal reflection of someone's life. Family or friends usually give this speech. However, clergy or the funeral celebrant may read it for the family. As this is a very emotional time, some people may not feel comfortable delivering the eulogy to the congregation.

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Editor Carol DeChant explains, "Obituaries are usually mini-biographies, focused on what a person did, but the eulogy is much deeper, more about who the person was... It's meant for the select group of people who knew and cared for that person, or who care for the survivors."

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Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

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You could start with something simple like: “My name is __________ , the wife/husband/son/daughter/friend of ___________.” Another idea is to explain how you knew the deceased, or how you first met. However, you should take care to avoid focusing the eulogy on you.

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