Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Jacqueline S. Schlechty, age 84, of Portland passed away Saturday January 8, 2022 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born in Jay County on May 5, 1937 the daughter of George and Ann (Zirkle) Swank. She was married on February 15, 1957 to Lawrence "Larry" Schlechty and he passed away on September 30, 1999. She was retired from Jay Products after thirty years. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Ward Twp. High School, was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling belonging to Women's Indiana Bowling Association.

Surviving are three sons Randy Schlechty (wife Renee) of Portland, Rick Schlechty of Portland and Steve Schlechty (wife Angie) of Portland, one daughter Sandy Curts (husband Robert) of Mooresville, Indiana, one brother Dave Fritzinger (wife Barbara) of Winchester, one sister Frances Duke of Warsaw, 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held Friday January 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Ward presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.

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