John Rines

John Stewart Rines, age 67, of rural Portland passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Portland on Nov. 19, 1955, the son of John and Cletes (Glentzer) Rines. He was married on Oct. 8, 1983, to Vickie M. Evans and she passed away on Nov. 24, 2018.

Stewart was retired from Harvestland in Bryant and also worked for FCC and Price Implement, and was a farmer. He was a 1974 Portland High School graduate where he played football and basketball. He was prom king, was active in FAA and was a member of Portland Elks Lodge. He enjoyed camping and a good cup of coffee.

Surviving are one daughter, Janna Maitlen (husband: Andrew) of Indianapolis; his mother Cletes Rines of Portland; mother-in-law Shirley Evans of Portland; three brothers, Scott Rines (wife: Nancy) of Portland, Steve Rines (wife: Sarah) of Portland and Stan Rines (wife: Camille) of Portland; three sisters, Catherine Foss (husband: Peter) of Hilton Head, South Carolina, Corienne Brockman (husband: Randy) of St. Henry, Ohio, and Susan Huffman (husband: Chuck) of Dunkirk; two granddaughters, Eva and Hazel Maitlen; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Boggs presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. 

Memorials can be made to Kidney Foundation, Jay County Cancer Society or the choice of the donor.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.