Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Madonna "Donna" L. Chittum, age 86, of Portland passed away on Saturday February 1, 2025 surrounded by family in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland.  Born in Celina, Ohio on June 19, 1938 she was the daughter of Herbert and Mary (Faller) Meinerding.  She was married on June 30, 1962 to Larry Chittum and he passed away on November 30, 2021.  Donna was a receptionist for R.E.M.C. for many years.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jay County Hospital Aux and American Legion Aux.  She was a graduate of Ft. Recovery High School and International Business College. Donna was involved in Special Olympics golfing, she enjoyed her Busch Light and wine and was the life of the party, never meeting a stranger.  She was also stuck going with Larry to a lot of Jay County Athletic events.

Surviving are two sons Vince Chittum (wife Laura) of Bargersville, Indiana and Patrick Chittum (wife Jenn) of Wauseon, Ohio, one daughter Deborah Jackson (husband Doug) of Portland, two brothers Gene Meinerding and Jack Meinerding (wife Ginny) both of Union City and one sister Mary Jo Stump (husband Larry) of Hudson, Wi.   Eight grandchildren and Eleven great grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, daughter Theresa (twin of Vince), grandson Chris Jackson and sister Jeannette Meinerding.

Funeral services will be Thursday February 6th at 7:00 PM at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Earl Doll presiding.  Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM.  Burial will be in the Claycomb Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to Portland Rockets or Jay County Special Olympics.