Steven Griffis

Steven M. Griffis, age 81, of rural Union City, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio, on June 2, 1942, the son of Lester and Louise (Darner) Griffis. He was married on April 14, 2016, to Nora Parsons, who survives.  

Steven was a retired teacher having taught in Mississinewa School Corporation. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church.

Surviving are his wife Nora; son Christopher Parsons (wife: Ambra) of Portland; granddaughter Addallee Parsons; and niece Carol Ketting.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Pleasant Hill Church, 9945 N. 800 East, Union City, Indiana. Baird-Freeman Funeral home in Portland is handling the arrangements.

Memorials can be made to Pleasant Hill Church.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.