Frances Weesner

Frances L. Weesner, age 86, of rural Portland passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

She was born in Portland on Sept. 8, 1937, the daughter of Ray and Norene (Redford) Rines. She was married on Sept. 8, 1957, to Duane Weesner and he passed away on Aug. 31, 2009.

Frances was a farm wife, worked in county government for over 20 years and had also worked at the Jay Garment. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, was a 4-H Leader for many years and served on the Jay County Fair Board. She was a 1955 Portland High School graduate and also was a seamstress.

Surviving are one son, Gary Weesner (wife: Kimbra) of Lafayette; two daughters, Beth Stephen (husband: Jeff) of Portland and Nancy Snyder (husband: Jeff) of Portland; one brother, Howard Rines (wife: Donna) of St. Paul, Minnesota; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Annelle Stratton.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hines presiding. Burial will follow in the Little Salamonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Memorials can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice or Fairview United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.