The Commercial Review

John P. "Phil" VanDenBosch, 85, of Spring Hill, Florida, former resident of Portland, Indiana, passed away July 20, 2021, at his residence. Phil was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Monrovia, Indiana, to the late John B. and Marcia (Shannon) VanDenBosch. He served in the Army National Guard and was a Purdue Graduate. He retired after 35 years in the Soil Conservation Service and continued to farm for many years. He was a member of the Church of Christ in both Portland and Spring Hill. Phil loved hunting, shooting, and making useful wooden things - including gun stocks, tool handles, and kitchen utensils. He was an accomplished bread baker, and those who knew him surely miss his contributions to...

Karen Elaine Howell passed away on Friday, July 16, at Medical City North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, Texas, following a brief illness. She was born on September 26, 1961, in Celina, Ohio to Rose Agnes (Neal) Howell and Floyd Thomas Howell. She was a 1979 Graduate of Jay County High School in Portland, Indiana, and a graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She worked as a paralegal and executive assistant at various firms in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. She is survived by her son, Justin S. Rarick of Hurst, Texas; daughter-in-law, Amber Staine of Hurst, Texas; parents, Floyd and Agnes Howell of Pennville, Indiana; brother, Keith Howell and wife,...

Brenda Lucille Smith, age 73 of Gallipolis, died Monday evening March 29, 2021 at the SOIN Medical Center in Beavercreek, OH. Born September 18, 1947 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Rose Marie Sanders Hendren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by a brother, David Hendren. Brenda enjoyed a host of activities after her retirement, these activities included doing research on Gallipolis and her family history, drawing, painting and writing, collecting dolls, quilting, her cats and sitting by the river in the Gallipolis park. She is survived by a son, Andy (Angie) Smith, daughter, Amy Garringer, grandchildren, Cody Smith, Lachelle (Mitch) Potter, Kelsie...

Goshen-John W. Jenney, 69, passed away Sunday, March 14, at home surrounded by family. He was born Feb. 18, 1952 in Portland to Francis W. and Grace (Prescott) Jenney. On Sept. 17, 1977 he married Glenda J. Brookshire in Marion, North Carolina. She survives along with a daughter, Elizabeth (Lewie) Hummel, Goshen; a son, Mark (Samantha) Jenney, Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchildren, Sawyer, Sylvie and Stella Hummel; a brother, Jim (Kristi) Jenney and a brother-in-law, Randy Heston, both of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce Heston. A 1970 graduate of Portland High School, John went on to study at Purdue University and Ball State University. He was an...

Dec. 4th, 1940 - Nov. 19th, 2020 Marian Evelyn Brown- Wentz, daughter of Charles E. "Brownie" and Mary Etta Brown. She married Levon "Whitie" Wentz. They had 6 children, Beckie, Suzie, Shari, Deannie, Billy and Charlie; her sisters Marjorie Harris, Madonna Uleman, Carolyn Brown, Marirose Mann. Service of Celebration of life, family only please. Send condolences online to www.macdonaldfuneral.com

Wanda L. Cunnington, "the butterfly lady," 68, of Walkerton, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Northwest Health - LaPorte. Wanda was born November 2, 1952 in Wells County, Indiana. On April 22, 1972 in Hartford City, she married Steven W. Cunnington; he survives. She retired in December of 2018 after thirteen years of service from the Wal-Mart Corporation. She was a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Surviving with her husband, Steven, are their two daughters, Lydia (Thomas) Frazier of LaPorte and Liza (Bryan) McDaniel of Englewood, Florida. Also surviving are her four grandchildren, Lillian, Naomi, Eli and Luke: two sisters, Peggy (Josh) Howell of Dunkirk, Judy Rice of...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Wedmore, 80, of Oakville passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1940 in Portland, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ernest and Treva (Lee) Steed. She graduated from Portland High School. Pat was an active member of First Brethren Church of Oakville. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and grand children. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Henry "Biff" Wedmore of Oakville; children, Chris Lyons of Sulphur Springs, Jason (Mary) Wedmore of Cocoa Beach Florida; grandchildren, Derek (Danielle) Cass, Natasha (Ross Riggs, Devon Lyons, Shawn (Ashley) Wedmore, Jason (Krissy) Wedmore, Jr. Sam Wedmore, Gabriel...

Norman Ward, 73, peacefully passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 with his family at his side. First and foremost, Norm was a child of God and a faithful member of Villa Baptist Church, Indianapolis. The son of Fletcher Rexford Ward and Edith Morris Ward, he was born December 22, 1946 in Jamestown, NY and was reared in Bemus Point, NY, across the street from his beloved Lake Chautauqua. He met his wife Nan while in Bloomington, and they were married on July 20, 1967. Norm leaves behind his wife, Nan Miller Ward; three sons, Eric Brinkerhoff (Indianapolis), Jordan Ward (Leslie) (Westfield), and Christopher Ward (Julie) (Indianapolis); three grandsons, Evan Ward (Crystal), Nathan Ward,...

Terry Mills, 67, Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 2020. Terry was born January 24, 1953, in Portland, Indiana, to the late John and Eileen (Nichols) Mills. Terry graduated from Portland High School in 1971. He enjoyed a 46 year career with Marsh Supermarkets that started at the age of sixteen as a bag boy. Terry's work ethic and dedication was recognized as he worked his way up to store manager and zone supervisor through the years until he retired in 2015. He was a huge NASCAR and Indy Car fan and also enjoyed cheering on the Pacers and the Colts. Terry took great pride in caring for his yard and his home. He also liked to travel and always enjoyed a trip back to...

Lois Delight Weiler, currently of Bishop, Georgia and formerly of Edwardsburg, Michigan, age 86 passed away surrounded by her family on July 4th. Lois was born in Pennville, Indiana. She is survived by her son, Jody (Cheryl) Weiler of Bishop, Georgia, daughter Jennifer (Vinnie) Kisrow of Elkhart, Indiana, 4 grandchildren: Melissa, Andrew, Justin and Jordin, sister Betty Kenyon and many nieces and nephews. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Stanley Jason Weiler, parents Thelma and Everette Morgan and brother Charles Morgan. She was a loving wife, mother, homemaker, member of the Church of Christ in Elkhart, Indiana and loved her flower garden, baking cookies, and boating at Juno...

Mary Elizabeth Gagle, 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died at 12:55 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at home with loved ones by her side. Born in Salamonia, Indiana on June 26, 1933, to the late William F. And Esther L. (Reichard) Klingel, she graduated from Madison Township High School In 1951. Baptized at Saint James Lutheran Church in Salamonia, Mary Elizabeth married Lee M. Gagle, October 6, 1951 at Saint James. She was a former member of Saint James Lutheran Church, Lafayette, In, and most recently, she had been a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Knoxville. In 1964, Mary graduated from The Approved University of Beauty Culture, Indianapolis, In. She also obtained her Indiana Real Estate...

Hazel Beatrice Pyle Noble, 93, of The Villages, Florida, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 24, 2020. Hazel was born in Jay County, IN to Wilmer Lewis and Ruth Elizabeth (Riesen) Pyle. She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Noble, of 73 years; son, Gregory Noble (Susan Adamcik) of The Villages; and daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Chuck Mander of The Villages. Hazel is also "Great Grandmother" to Audrey through a strong bond of love they shared. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Edna Baker Ray, infant Lori Pyle, Helen Harris, Pearl Champ, brother Sherman Pyle and her little cocker spaniel, Ginger. She graduated from Bryant High School in June 1945 where...

James "Jim" Norman Dalton, formerly of Muncie, was called home on March 3, 2020. He was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully in New Albany, Indiana. Jim was born November 30, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana to James Vernon Dalton and Margaret Johnson Dalton Pittenger. He was also loved by "mom and pop", Otis and Gertrude Hartzell of Muncie; and later, stepfather Robert Pittenger (Pitt). Jim married Betty Louise Davis of Muncie, Indiana on June 23, 1957. Jim was an award winning ballroom dancer and taught for Arthur Murray dance studio in Muncie; which is where he met his wife and best friend of 63 years, Betty Louise Davis. He was owner of Rocky's Music Center located in Muncie, until...

Ronald Joseph Kerrigan, age 82, of Greenfield passed away January 23, 2020 at Greenfield Healthcare. He was born November 16, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Harold J. and Thelma M. (Osborn) (Kerrigan) Busby. Ron was a 1955 graduate of GOV I P Gray High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Maryland. Ron continued his education at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis and Ball State University. Ron joined the U.S. Air Force in May 1955 and served his country for over 40 years retiring as Chief Master Sergeant, E-9 as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Deputy Commanding General of the District of Columbia Air National Guard in 1996. ...

Burtchie Bumbalough, age 71, of Byrdstown, Tennessee, formerly of Jay County, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The family has chosen cremation. A military memorial service will be held at a later date at the Nashville National Cemetery in Madison, TN. Burtchie gave to all of his family and wanted everybody to celebrate life. He was born on January 21, 1948 in Monterey, Tennessee but spent most of his life in Jay County, Indiana. He served in the Army in 1965. He went on to serve in the Navy from 1965 to 1972. He is survived by his: Wife, Theresa (Miller) Bumbalough of Byrdstown; Children, Jimmie Joe Bumbalough of Byrdstown, TN, ...

BRISTOL-Richard D. Smith, 72, passed away December 10, 2019. He was born April 6, 1947 in Portland, IN to Finley & Dorthea (Stewart) Smith. On December 12, 1972 in Bluffton, IN he married Donna Blem; she preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Robert Smith and Jim Smith. Surviving are 2 children, Angela (Rhett) Fisher, Robert Smith, 3 grandchildren, Selma Fisher, Sloan Fisher and Kian Smith. Also surviving are 2 siblings, Butch (Karen) Smith, Susie (Tom) Meinerding, 10 nieces and nephews, Cindy, Christina, Jason, Nicholas, Zach, Corey, Kim, Debbie, Todd and Chad. Richard graduated from Portland High School in 1965 and worked for...