Lonnie Stephen

Lonnie Stephen, age 66, of Portland passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

Born in Portland on Oct. 16, 1958, he was the son of Jacob and Nezzie Jean (Youngblood) Stephen. Lonnie retired from the City of Portland after 31 years. He was a 1977 Jay County High School graduate and enjoyed rummage sales, fishing, rock and roll and listening to PG-14.

He is survived by four brothers, Richard Hodge of Denver, Rick Hodge of Muncie, Jamie Baughman of Muncie and Jackie Baughman (wife: Jacqueline) of Portland; and two sisters, Debra Bullard of Eaton and Kaili Baughman of Arizona. 

He was preceded in death by a brother, Brian Stephen.

Graveside services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Antioch Cemetery in Portland. Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.