Zona Shoopman

Zona Shoopman, age 70, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Anderson. 

Zona was born Aug. 17, 1954, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of John McClain and Betty Rigby. She was raised by her father John and stepmother Sharon McClain. She graduated from Jay County High School and was a member of the Moose Lodge in Dunkirk. She worked as a catering manager for a hotel in Muncie and also worked for Family and Community Service in Portland. 

Zona married Rick Shoopman on June 28, 2010. 

Survivors include:

Her husband — Rick Shoopman, rural Dunkirk, Indiana 

Son — Jeff Westlake, Portland, Indiana 

Siblings — John McClain (wife: Connie), Virginia Beach, Virginia, Max McClain (wife: Vickie), Pennville, Indiana, Cheryl Newbauer (husband: Rick), Wichita, Kansas, and Charlie McClain (wife: Rhonda), Bryant, Indiana 

Two grandchildren — Brady Harrison and Damon Norton

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Toni Booher; and a sister, Theresa Squier.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pastor Nan Weesner will officiate and burial will follow at a later date at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville. 

Memorials may be directed to the family of Zona Shoopman in care of Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.