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 Nov. 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 Johnson), Eaton, Ohio 

Siblings —  Rick Stocker (wife: Rita), Portland, Indiana, Rose Archer (husband: Marvin), Portland, Indiana, Randy Hutzler (wife: Janet), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Cindy Kelly, Portland, Indiana 

Two grandsons — Michael and Matthew Bowers

Two great-granddaughters — River and Rylie Bowers

She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Hutzler.  

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Joe Boggs will officiate and burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Fort Recovery, Ohio.  

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society.  

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.