Lonnie Stephen, age 66, of Portland passed away on Monday October 21, 2024 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  Born in Portland on October 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, Colorado, 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 10:00 AM in the Antioch Cemetery in Portland.  Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.  Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com