Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Mark Stump, age 82, of rural Portland passed away Monday March 28, 2022 at his residence. Born in Portland on November 23, 1939 he was the son of Harry and Hazel Marie (Perdieu) Stump. He was married on September 3, 1970 to Janet Hough who survives. Mark was retired as a Industrial Arts Teacher and Coach with Jay School Corporation. He was a Portland High School and Ball State University graduate. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. Mark enjoyed woodworking, the harmonica, sports, gardening and camping with family and friends. He was also a ventriloquist with his friend Corky.

Surviving are his wife Janet, one son Neil Rinker II (companion Amanda Moore) of Portland, four daughters Cindy Bales (companion Clark Christian) of Berne, Margaret "Meg" Chaney (husband Randy) of Fortville, Carla Rinker (companion Steven McCollum) of Pennville and Michele Colburn of Bonita Springs, FL., Ten grandchildren and Fifteen great grandchildren and two great on the way. He was preceded in death by a son Mark Alan Stump, daughter Melinda Hopton, granddaughter Debbie LeMaster, great grandson Garry Gadberry III, sister Geraldine Vaughan and brother Charles Stump.

Funeral services will be Saturday April 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Steven Cecil presiding. Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorials can be made to the First Church of the Nazarene.

The family would like to thank Everheart Hospice, First Church of the Nazarene and IU Health Cancer Center for all they have done.

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