Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Michael R. Smith, age 73, of Portland passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 23, 1949 the son of Walter and LaVaughn (Rosinski) Smith and raised by his step father George Feierstein.  He was married on March 16, 1985 to Susie Alig who survives.  Mike was retired from the Telephone Company as a communication tech.  He was a charter member of the American Legion in Ridgeville, Dunkirk Moose Lodge and was a 1968 Redkey High School graduate.

Surviving is his wife Susie, one son Mike R. Smith Jr. of Portland, two daughters Kathy Shaffer (husband Jon) of Carterville, Illinois and Jennifer Smith of Portland.  Three grandchildren Braden Smith, Faith Kahlig and Jacey Smith, one great grandson Barrett Smith.  He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be Thursday January 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Darrell Borders presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery in Portland.  Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to Ascera Care Hospice or Jay County Cancer Society.

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